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Coverage dated August 21, 2025

Joe Gruters, a Trump ally, elected new head of Republican National Committee

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Joe Gruters, a Trump-backed Florida state senator, was elected on Friday to serve as the Republican Party's new chairman. Former chair Michael Whatley is running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.

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  1. Delaware Public Media

    Joe Gruters, a Trump ally, elected new head of Republican National Committee (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Joe Gruters, a Trump-backed Florida state senator, was elected on Friday to serve as the Republican Party's new chairman. Former chair Michael Whatley is running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.

  2. The Hill

    RNC elects Trump ally Joe Gruters as new chair (opens The Hill)

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    Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters, an ally of President Trump, elected as chair of the Republican National Committee, succeeding Michael Whatley.

  3. NBC News

    Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters, a longtime Trump ally, elected as RNC chair (opens NBC News)

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    Joe Gruters, a Florida state senator and longtime ally of President Donald Trump, was officially elected Friday to serve as chairman of the Republican National Committee Friday during the party’s summer meeting in Atlanta.

  4. CNN

    Republican National Committee elects Trump-backed Joe Gruters as new chair (opens CNN)

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    The Republican National Committee elected Florida State Sen. Joe Gruters as its new chair Friday, confirming President Donald Trump’s pick to replace outgoing chairman Michael Whatley, who is running for US Senate in North Carolina.

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