NEW: Trump tries to use his waning power to influence the RNC's upcoming vote to pick a new chair. Party stalwarts would prefer the lame duck butt out. businessinsider.com/trump-republic…
"It's a little disturbing that the RNC would be controlled by a candidate," said one Republican close to the president. "The members are stunned."
"The 168 want to be back in power," said a former RNC official, referring to the number of committee members from the states and U.S. territories who ultimately vote on who will lead them.
Much much more here inside the fight for control of the RNC!

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