Republican Florida State Sen. Joe Gruters, with backing from President Donald Trump, is teed up to replace Michael Whatley as the next chairman of the Republican National Committee. Trump on Thursday endorsed both Gruters for RNC chair and Whatley,

President Donald Trump endorses RNC treasurer Joe Gruters to replace RNC Chair Michael Whatley, who is leaving to run for a senate seat in North Carolina.

President Donald Trump has endorsed Sarasota Republican State Senator Joe Gruters to be the next chair of the Republican National Committee.