Charlie Spice, the Republican National Committee’s chief legal adviser, has been ousted from his new role after just two months in office amid a storm of controversy over conflicts with other clients at the firm where he still works. This was revealed by two people briefed at the Republican National Committee. Case.
Spieth, a veteran election law attorney hired by the RNC in March primarily for his knowledge of how best to use existing regulations to the advantage of campaigns and candidates, was hired by the RNC in March when he arrived at the committee. It is immediately under attack.
Trump campaign spokespeople and the RNC did not respond to emails seeking comment. Spies did not comment.
His past work includes Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign, a super PAC supporting Jeb Bush against Donald J. Trump in the 2016 Republican primary, and 2012 Republican presidential candidate. Trump was in the spotlight, including Mitt Romney. People trying to get rid of Mr. Spy.
According to two people briefed on the matter, the ground has been softened for him to be removed. But in recent weeks, the fact that Mr. Spieth’s company (which he did not take on leave when he took the RNC job) still has ties to Mr. DeSantis has become of particular concern to Trump officials. said the two. Said.
Mr. DeSantis and Mr. Trump recently met for the first time in an effort to mend their relationship after a painful primary election. The Trump team, which is losing out to President Biden’s team in fundraising, is hoping DeSantis will help raise money. But the details of what that job entails were at issue, the two people said, leading to concerns that Mr. Spieth might have a conflict.
