🚨 Trump screws over his ENTIRE party with bombshell move

Summary

The transcript discusses Trump's significant influence on the Republican National Committee (RNC), where he has reportedly replaced numerous employees with loyalists and redirected funds towards his legal bills. The conversation highlights the potential negative consequences for Republican candidates and the party's infrastructure, as well as the increased focus on election denial and voter suppression within the RNC under the new leadership. The speakers express concern about the implications for the 2024 elections and the importance of preparing for potential challenges to democracy.

Takeaways

• 🔥 Trump has significantly restructured the Republican National Committee (RNC) by removing up to 60 employees and replacing them with loyalists.
• 💡 The reorganization raises concerns about the potential redirection of RNC funds towards Trump's legal bills and personal interests.
• 🎯 The changes may lead to a lack of support for Republican candidates in House and Senate races, as well as state and local elections, affecting the party's electoral prospects.
• 🚨 The RNC's new leadership, including Trump's daughter-in-law and a staunch election denier, signals a shift towards more extreme positions within the party.
• 🤔 The discussion questions the benefits of the RNC's new direction, as it moves away from professional campaign management towards a more politically driven approach.
• 🌐 The RNC's previous involvement in only four of over 60 legal cases related to the 2020 election suggests a limited commitment to election denialism.
• 📈 The potential for increased RNC involvement in litigation moving forward could intensify the party's focus on election denialism and voter suppression efforts.
• 🛑 The conversation highlights the importance of the legal system as a battleground for defending democracy against such challenges.
• 📊 The RNC's transformation under Trump's influence is seen as a threat to the democratic process, with concerns about a potential repeat of past violent incidents.
• 📢 The transcript emphasizes the need for vigilance and preparedness for the 2024 elections, as the RNC's new direction could have significant implications for the democratic process.

Q & A

What major change has Trump made to the Republican National Committee (RNC)?

Trump has effectively gutted the RNC by outsourcing as many as 60 employees and replacing them with Trump loyalists.

What is the speaker's opinion on the efficiency of Trump's people in running organizations?

The speaker believes that Trump's people are not effective or efficient in running organizations, suggesting that more firings and replacements might be needed.

What does the speaker suggest should be done with the RNC's funds?

The speaker sarcastically suggests that the RNC's funds should be used to pay Trump's legal bills, invest in Trump-branded products, and waste money, rather than supporting the party's traditional functions.

What are the potential downstream effects for Republicans if the RNC stops funding local and state parties?

The potential downstream effects include Republican candidates for the US House, Senate, and governorships losing financial support from the RNC, which could lead to Democratic victories in those races.

How does the speaker describe the competence of the RNC compared to the Trump campaign?

The speaker describes the RNC as competent, with professionals who are good at running and winning campaigns, in contrast to the Trump campaign, which is likened to a group of incompetent children.

Who are the new leaders of the RNC mentioned in the transcript?

The new leaders of the RNC mentioned are Laura Trump, Trump's daughter-in-law, and a person from North Carolina who is a committed election denier and vote suppressor.

How did the RNC participate in the litigation efforts to overturn the 2020 election?

The RNC attached itself to only about four of the over 60 cases filed by the Trump campaign and its allies in their attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

What is the speaker's concern about the RNC's future involvement in litigation and voter suppression?

The speaker is concerned that the RNC, under Trump's influence, will become more involved in election denialism and voter suppression, leading to more legal battles and potentially undermining democracy.

What does the speaker suggest is the primary focus of the RNC under Trump's influence?

The speaker suggests that the primary focus of the RNC under Trump's influence will be to support his grift and promote the big lie (election denial), rather than supporting a broad range of Republican candidates or policies.

What is the importance of the legal system in the upcoming political battles?

The legal system is seen as a crucial battleground for the fight against voter suppression and election denialism, and the speaker emphasizes the need to be prepared for potential legal challenges and violent insurrections.

How can viewers support the work of Mark Elias and his team?

Viewers can support Mark Elias and his team by signing up for Democracy Watch, a free news outlet focused on voting and elections, with the link provided in the video description.

Outlines

00:00

💥 Trump's Overhaul of the RNC

The paragraph discusses former President Trump's significant restructuring of the Republican National Committee (RNC) by laying off 60 employees and replacing them with Trump loyalists. The speaker expresses a cynical approval of this move, suggesting that it might be beneficial if the RNC's funds were redirected to pay Trump's legal bills instead of supporting other Republican candidates. The conversation touches on the potential negative consequences of Trump's self-serving actions for the Republican party's future, especially in terms of campaign funding and field operations for state and local elections.

05:00

🤔 The Future of RNC and Republican Elections

This paragraph delves into the implications of Trump's control over the RNC for Republican candidates in upcoming elections. It highlights the potential loss of RNC funding for local and state Republican parties, which could negatively impact their election campaigns. The discussion also points out the potential benefits for Democrats, as the RNC's focus on funding Trump's legal battles and promoting election denialism could distract from supporting other Republican candidates. The paragraph ends with a call to support democracy and the work of organizations fighting against such actions.

10:01

🚨 Trump's Impact on RNC and 2024 Elections

The final paragraph emphasizes the potential dangers of Trump's influence on the RNC as it prepares for the 2024 elections. It suggests that the RNC's resources may be used to support Trump's legal battles and voter suppression efforts, rather than promoting democratic processes. The speaker expresses concern about the RNC's shift towards embracing election denialism and voter suppression, and the potential for increased legal challenges in the future. The paragraph concludes with a call to action for viewers to support efforts to defend democracy against such threats.

Keywords

💡Trump

The central figure in the video script, referring to the former President of the United States, Donald Trump. The video discusses his actions in relation to the Republican National Committee (RNC), including firing employees and replacing them with loyalists. His influence and the implications of his actions on the RNC and broader Republican party politics are a major theme.

💡RNC

The Republican National Committee, which is the main subject of the video script. The RNC is a U.S. political committee that provides support for the Republican Party's candidates and fundraising in elections. The video discusses significant changes within the RNC, including staff layoffs and the appointment of new leadership, all under the influence of Donald Trump.

💡Election Denialism

A political stance or belief that questions or denies the results of an election, often without substantial evidence. In the context of the video, it refers to the RNC's and Trump's continued claims about the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, which they allege was fraudulent or manipulated. This concept is linked to the RNC's future strategies and legal actions.

💡Voter Suppression

Voter suppression refers to actions or policies that aim to prevent or discourage certain groups of people from voting. In the video, it is discussed as a programmatic focus for the RNC under Trump's influence, indicating a shift towards more aggressive tactics to influence election outcomes in favor of Trump and his allies.

💡Grift

Grift refers to the act of obtaining money dishonestly, typically through trickery or fraud. In the context of the video, it is used to describe what the speakers believe are Trump's financial dealings and his exploitation of the RNC for personal gain, particularly in relation to his legal bills and campaign funding.

💡Legal Bills

Refers to the financial costs associated with legal representation and court proceedings. In the video, it is suggested that Trump aims to use RNC funds to pay these bills, which is a point of contention and criticism, as it implies a misuse of political funds for personal legal issues.

💡Patronage

Patronage in a political context often refers to the practice of giving jobs or favors to supporters or friends as a reward for loyalty. The video discusses how Trump is using the RNC to reward his loyalists by appointing them to key positions within the organization, which is seen as detrimental to the RNC's competence and effectiveness.

💡Competence

In the context of the video, competence refers to the ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently. The speakers argue that by replacing experienced RNC staff with Trump loyalists, the organization is losing its competence in running and winning campaigns, which could have negative consequences for the Republican party in future elections.

💡Insurrection

An insurrection is a violent uprising against an authority or government. In the video, it refers to the potential for future violent actions by supporters of Trump if he were to face significant legal or political setbacks, drawing a parallel to the January 6th Capitol riot.

💡Democracy Watch

Democracy Watch is presumably the name of the show or platform from which the video script is derived. It likely focuses on monitoring and discussing issues related to democratic processes, elections, and political accountability. The video's theme of scrutinizing the actions of Trump and the RNC aligns with the mission of holding political entities accountable for their actions.

Highlights

Trump has effectively gutted the RNC by firing up to 60 employees and replacing them with Trump loyalists.

The speaker suggests that the RNC should be cleared out and all resources directed towards Trump's personal needs, including paying off his legal bills.

There's a possibility that RNC donations might be used to pay Trump's legal bills rather than supporting House and Senate candidates.

The reallocation of RNC funding could lead to a lack of financial support for Republican candidates and state parties.

The speaker expresses a preference for Trump's lawyers to receive funding rather than Trump having more money for his campaign.

The firing of RNC staff and reallocation of funds is seen as beneficial for Democratic candidates in upcoming elections.

The RNC's new leadership, including Trump's daughter-in-law, is expected to focus on election denialism and voter suppression.

The RNC was only involved in four of the over 60 cases filed by the Trump campaign to overturn the 2020 election.

The speaker anticipates that the RNC will become more involved in election denialism and voter suppression under the new leadership.

The RNC's shift in focus could lead to the elimination of programs aimed at encouraging voting.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of being prepared for a fight against a vote-suppressing organization in 2024.

The legal system is highlighted as a crucial battleground for the upcoming fight against election subversion.

The speaker supports the work of Democracy Watch and encourages viewers to sign up for updates.

The transcript discusses the potential negative impacts of Trump's control over the RNC on the Republican party and democracy.

Transcripts

this is democracy watch so Mark we've

got some major news here Trump has

effectively gutted the RNC the

Republican National Committee outing as

many as 60 employees and replacing them

with Trump loyalist Trump SI ofans so

first off we know what it looks like

when Trump people try to run anything

effectively or efficiently so is there a

world in which this is actually good

news oh I think this is great news I

think they had to fire another 60 and

then add another six Fe of that in fact

just clear the whole place out Donald

like literally it ought to just be you

your family members and their bank

account just wiring money to your

lawyers like every day like just empty

out their the staff empty out their bank

accounts pay off Rudy Giuliani you know

just waste the RNC into nothing because

you know what you don't really need

their money or their talent in your

election those D ballot uh races those

people running for House and Senate they

didn't really want any RNC field

operatives or their state parties to be

funded just empty the place out you can

I I know you said this jokingly maybe

maybe not but can we expect to see RNC

donations be filtered just toward paying

Trump's legal bills oh I hope so I hope

it I hope they take all of the political

money that would be spent on television

ads all of the money that would be spent

on organizers all of the money that

would be spent on their lawsuits you

know the V expression lawsuits I think

they ought to take them all and invest

in like Trump water and Trump stake uh

and other like worthless Trump chatskis

and then ship the rest of the money to

Trump's lawyers because look here's the

end of the deal here's the end of at the

end of the day here's the deal I'm fine

with Trump's lawyers getting stiffed but

I'm also fine I'd rather them get the

money than Donald Trump have more money

for his campaign and so Donald Trump's

grift will be the end of him you know

Donald Trump's grift is uh we saw it

throughout his presidency him selling

off uh you know uh sweets at his hotel

to foreign dignitaries uh we've seen him

you know all of a sudden he flipped on

Tik Tock now he loves Tik Tock because

you know of uh you know he met with one

of their big donors and so I think we

just go with it let him gut the RNC let

him take all of the money pay off uh pay

off his grift and let him go Into

Obscurity after Joe Biden kicks his ass

again well you know if if Trump does go

ahead with this complete reallocation of

funding what are the downstream effects

of that going to be for Republican

elections across the country where you

know aside from Donald Trump oh I mean I

mean the people holding a party right

now for for uh for these firings uh and

for the paying of of uh RNC money for

legal fees are people who run house

elections people are run senate

elections people are running

governorships on the Democratic side

right Democrats are like let's throw a

block party you know because because the

downstream effects is that if you are a

republican running for the US House you

no longer get any money from the RNC if

you are a local state party or a county

party who is assumes that you are going

to get a transfer from the RNC because

the most of the money that these local

parties and state parties get or a big

chunk of it at least comes from

transfers from the national parties well

if the RNC doesn't have any money to

transfer to the North Carolina

Republican party or the Wake County

Republican party you know who's wins

then Josh Stein become becomes the next

governor of of of of of North Carolina

the big losers are the Republicans

running at these in these state and

local

elections what is the benefit here

because normally you would have two

different entities and you can and you

can derive the benefit of two completely

different entities um to you know

intelligence from both of these entities

so you had the Trump campaign and you

had the RNC and so you can attack from

both angles and if you if you need more

money toward Trump then both of those

entities could could aim their you know

could direct that that funding toward

Trump but if you need you know if you

have other politicians who need some

help then you can have the RNC focus on

that while Trump campaign focus on him

by combining them don't you don't you

just chop off one of your most potent

limbs basically yeah you also chop off

the competent one I mean the Trump

campaign is basically a bunch of

three-year-olds sitting in the quarter

eating lead paint chips the RNC may be

not may be doing evil but they are

actually pretty competent unfortunately

and a lot of the evil stuff they do you

know they are they are they are they are

staffed with typically professionals who

who are professional at running and

winning campaigns and so it's not that

that they're chopping off one of their

limbs they're actually gutting the one

part of the Republican infrastructure

that is competent and instead putting at

its head now his daughter-in-law who

like wants to take all of their money

and pay his legal bills while while they

fire all of the staff look look here's

the thing the one thing I'll say for

Trump you know he begged Republican

lobbyists to turn out in the DC primary

and he got 676 votes out of a in a town

with 700,000 people it is clear to him

what we've all known which is that the

RNC staff hate him Republicans in

Washington DC they mock him Republicans

on Capital Hill you know have dis are

disgusted by him which is why in the

secrecy of the voting booth they all

voted for Nikki Haley and so I

understand why he wants to fire them but

honestly good fire the competent people

run all the money you know through your

grifty businesses as long as he's not

the president of the United States in

2025 we can we can leave it to the

criminal justice system to handle it

from there well you just alluded to the

rnc's new Duo who's heading up the

organization that's Laura Trump and uh

uh uh Watley from North Carolina so what

was your reaction to these appointments

in particular well look I mean what it

shows is that Ron McDaniel who is

willing to do anything to be on the

Trump team including the fact the the

fact that you called her Ron McDaniel

and not Ron McDaniel Romney is a

testament to that yeah I mean she was

willing to change her last name for the

guy but but the fact that even she

showed too much Independence for Donald

Trump's taste that she was running a

Party Committee that actually did some

program was too much waste in his mind

for his taste that he replaced her with

his

daughter-in-law and a guy whose calling

card in according to the Press reports

is that he is a more committed election

denier and vote suppressor than Ronald

MCD Ron McDaniel so you know that's what

I think we are getting we are getting

the grift we are getting the family uh

patronage they are firing the good

people but they're bringing in the

election denying true believing vote

suppressors so you know we're going to

be facing a lot of them in court we

already are we're going to be seeing

more of them in court and um let's just

hope that he spends all of his they

spend all of the money on Donald Trump's

other legal bills well to to that point

while the Trump campaign and its allies

filed more than uh than 60 cases uh in

courts in their failed attempt to you

know overturn the 2020 election the RNC

itself only attached itself to about

four of those cases so what will this

new makeup uh of the RNC mean for

litigation moving forward in 2024 yeah

this is a really important point that

you make is that you know in 2020 the

RNC was still a separate organization

from Donald Trump sure it would mouth

all of his talking points yeah it

absolutely was in the bag for him in

terms of doing his political bidding and

the like but when it came to the

election denying stuff other than

hosting you know the press conference

where you know Rudy giuliani's hair dye

was dripping down his face and you know

Jenna Ellis was there and yeah Sydney po

was there other than that they basically

did not join in the worst of the worst

they were as you say only in four cases

um I think that that that Donald Trump

has had enough of that he wants the r C

front and center in the election and IR

movement I think he looks back and and

thinks that the RNC did not do enough in

the election anial space in 2020 and

Rona McDaniel was the head of the RNC at

that time and he wants an RNC that is

going to be all in an election denialism

and voter suppression uh this go around

and look we've talked about this before

the RNC is has been much more active in

the last uh in the last year in court uh

than ever before and that's because um

Rona Ming has been trying to catch up to

this train you know he been trying to

sort of catch up to the but but Trump

keeps moving the goalpost right he keeps

getting worse and worse and worse and so

I think for him it was time for new

leadership and to that point um for

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Mark to that exact point will it be that

the RNC is using what limited resources

it has to engage in these efforts and

that might be a good thing or is this

going to be definitively a Bad Thing by

virtue of bringing more of these cases

with the heft of the RNC behind it yeah

so look I think it's I think it's a good

news bad news story in all seriousness

the the bad news is that that the only

thing that Donald Trump wants the RNC to

do is to pay his legal bills and engage

voter suppression right so you know I

joke and say I'm all for him paying his

legal bills because you know honestly it

is bad for you know a sense of right and

wrong that that happens but anything

that that makes him a less effective

candidate in the long run is in the

interest of the United States is in the

interest of democracy but the bad is

that you know he he is committed to

turning the RNC into nothing other than

programmatically nothing other than a

vote suppression operation and I think

that even the the sort of faint efforts

that you saw the RNC tried to engage in

around their Bank their vote program or

you know mouthing the words that they

wanted people to vote early I think

you're gonna see all that disappear I

think that right now this is Donald

Trump's party and Donald Trump's party

is about two things it's about grift for

Donald Trump and it is about the big lie

and nothing else and so all of us need

to get ready in 2024 to be up for the

fight that is against a grifter in-chief

and a vote suppressing organization that

will do his bidding at every stage of

the process from registration to voting

to vote counting and hopefully not but

we have to be prepared for another

violent Insurrection when we come to

certification well of course I don't

think it's lost on any of us how

important the the legal system is in

terms of being a Battlefield for this uh

for this fight that's that's uh looming

ahead of us so again for everybody

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