Trump Endorses Florida's Gruters for RNC Chair Amidst Leadership Shakeup President Donald Trump endorsed Florida State Sen. Joe Gruters Friday for Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) after the current RNC leader launched a congressional campaign.

A day after current Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley officially announced his campaign for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, Trump repeated his desire to see Gruters fill Whatley’s position at the RNC.

President Donald Trump backed Sunshine State Sen. Joe Gruters for the role of Republican National Committee chair, and Jennifer Saul-Rich for the Treasurer post