RNC Chair Whatley to Newsmax: ‘Excited’ About Vance as Finance Chair

The Republican National Committee is “very excited” about Vice President J.D. Vance coming aboard as its finance chair, as it gives the organization a boost while Congress works on implementing President Donald Trump’s vision for the United States, RNC Chair Michael Whatley told Newsmax on Thursday.

“Obviously, J.D. Vance is a huge draw,” Whatley said on “Wake Up America.” “The vice president has been very popular all across the country.”

Vance is the first sitting vice president in the RNC’s history to become finance chair, which will give him a direct role in the 2026 midterm elections while building ties with top GOP donors.

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