Republican National Committee (RNC) head lawyer Charlie Spies is stepping down from his role after just two months, as confirmed by the RNC on Sunday.
Spies was forced out, NBC News reported, according to a source familiar with the situation.
“Charlie talked to RNC Chief of Staff, Chris Lacivita, about potential time conflicts and they agreed that, even though his expertise and professionalism are valued, he can't do this job full time and still meet his law firm obligations that he has spent years building,” said RNC spokesperson Danielle Alvarez in a statement to The Hill.
The respected conservative lawyer was hired by the RNC in March as the organization prepared for a leadership transition. Trump hand-picked a new chair and vice chair for the committee, promising a radical overhaul of the GOP’s main political group.
Chair Michael Whatley said at the time that Spies and fellow lawyer Christina Bobb would focus on ensuring election security.
“The RNC’s new approach to this litigation will be an aggressive, proactive effort to ensure that it will be easy to vote and difficult to cheat,” he wrote in a letter to members obtained by The Hill.
Spies publicly opposed Trump's election fraud allegations, causing conflict between him and Trump, The Washington Post reported.
The staff changes occurred as focus increased on fundraising for the group. The RNC fell significantly behind Democratic groups and President Biden’s reelection campaign in funding before the Trump team takeover in March.
Spies stated in a statement to The Hill that working with the RNC “wasn’t the right fit,” due to his work at his law firm, but that he will “remain focused on getting President Trump and Republicans at all levels elected in November.”
This story was updated at 4:48 p.m. EST
