(Yahoo) Ronna McDaniel, chair of the Republican National Committee since 2017, is planning to step down from the role, according to reports in The New York Times and CNN.
McDaniel reportedly told former President Donald Trump, the party’s likely presidential nominee, that she’ll be stepping down shortly after the Feb. 24 primary in South Carolina, sources told the Times.
CNN reported that McDaniel has offered to leave her position, citing one person familiar with the matter.
When reached for comment, RNC spokesperson Keith Schipper said: “Nothing has changed. This will be decided after South Carolina.”
Her reported plans come as support from Trump, who hand-picked her to lead the RNC after winning the presidency in 2016, has faltered in recent months. He’s been publicly critical of the committee for holding primary debates among his rivals ― events he has refused to participate in.
