President Trump says he is backing Sarasota Republican state Sen. Joe Gruters to become the next chairman of the Republican National Committee.

Republican Florida State Sen. Joe Gruters, with backing from President Donald Trump, is teed up to replace Michael Whatley as the next chairman of the Republican National Committee. Trump on Thursday endorsed both Gruters for RNC chair and Whatley,

President Donald Trump has endorsed Sarasota Republican State Senator Joe Gruters to be the next chair of the Republican National Committee.