US Republican Party Chooses Trump's Handpicked Team to Lead It

Lara Trump, the newly elected co-chair of the Republican National Committee, speaks as Chairman Michael Whatley, left, and outgoing Co-Chair Drew McKissick listen at the organization's meeting in Houston, Texas, March 8, 2024.

The Republican National Committee voted Friday to install Donald Trump's handpicked leadership team, completing his takeover of the national party as the former president closes in on a third straight presidential nomination.