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Republican leaders looked to turn down the temperature Tuesday night with former President Trump
The chairs of the Republican National Committee (RNC), National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) and National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released a joint statement maintaining they look forward to working with Trump heading into the midterm elections in an apparent attempt to deescalate a feud that broke open over the weekend and has quickly picked up national attention.
“The RNC, NRSC and NRCC are grateful for President Trump’s support, both past and future. Through his powerful agenda, we were able to break fundraising records and elect Republicans up and down the ballot. Together, we look forward to working with President Trump to retake our Congressional majorities and deliver results for the American people,” said RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel; Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), the NRSC chairman; and Rep. Tom Emmer
“It is clear Congressman Gonzalez’s wrongful decision to vote with Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer
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“President Trump is the leader of our Party and we must have conservative leaders committed to the team if we are going to keep Ohio red and win back majorities in the U.S. House and Senate in 2022,” she added. “Gonzalez should put his constituents and the Republican Party first by resigning from Congress.”
A spokesperson for Gonzalez declined to comment on Timken’s remarks.
Timken’s demand comes days after Trump endorsed his former aide Max Miller, who on Friday launched a campaign to unseat Gonzalez.