Trump’s own handpicked ally turns on him after midterm wipeout: report
Republican National Committee co-chair K.C. Crosbie is running against President Donald Trump’s chosen party chairman, Joe Gruters, after Republicans lost control of Congress — and Axios reports the move has angered the White House.
Crosbie told the RNC’s 168 members in a Thursday letter that “Tuesday’s results were a serious setback.” She said the party owes itself an honest look at why, asking whether it had addressed voters’ concerns, backed its candidates and nominated people who could win competitive races.
She wrote that the committee has fallen short and that she hopes to see that change....
Nov 06, 2026