Donald Trump’s Mob-Like Takeover of the RNC

Hur Report Nonsense • MAGA Mob • MAGA Mob, a Prequel [View in your browser]( | [Update your preferences](newsletter=vf) [Vanity Fair Hive logo image]( Donald Trump’s Mob-Like Takeover of the RNC Good morning from the Hive newsroom. It’s gonna be a long year—expect to hear that one a lot because, seriously, what is even going on? In Washington on Tuesday, all eyes were on former special counsel Robert Hur’s congressional testimony, where both Republicans and Democrats were accusing the other party’s presidential nominee of cognitive impairment. For VF, Caleb Ecarma has [the latest](. Elsewhere, it seems Donald Trump ostensibly owns the Republican National Committee now, [writes]( Eric Lutz, as newly installed cochair Lara Trump is expected to lay off over 60 staffers and make room for MAGA loyalists. Plus, Bess Levin [notes]( that the ex-president says one of his top priorities as president, if reelected, is to free the “January 6 hostages” who tried to overthrow the government for him. For a palate cleanser, please scroll and [enjoy]( this photo of Nancy Pelosi and Larry David at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Thanks for reading. [Image may contain: Donald Trump, People, Person, Accessories, Formal Wear, Tie, Adult, American Flag, Flag, and Crowd]( [Donald Trump’s Mob-Like Takeover of the RNC]( By [Eric Lutz]( [Cochair Lara Trump is expected to cull over 60 staffers in an effort to eliminate “bureaucracy.” In other words, she’s making room for MAGA loyalists.]( [Read more button](   [Robert Hur’s Testimony Was an Exercise in 2024 Messaging for Republicans and Democrats]( By [Caleb Ecarma]( [Accusations of cognitive impairment were launched by lawmakers from both sides of the aisle against the other party’s presidential nominee.]( [Read more button](   [Trump Says He’ll “Free the January 6 Hostages,” Who Waged a Deadly Insurrection on His Behalf, in One of His First Acts as President]( By [Bess Levin]( [He’s got their backs.]( [Read more button](   [GOP Rep. Ken Buck Says the Republican Party Has Become a Joke and He’s Getting the F--k Out]( By [Bess Levin]( [The Colorado lawmaker has moved up his retirement date, citing his disgust with his colleagues.]( [Read more button](   [Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Make Surprise Visit to Uvalde to Meet With Shooting Victim’s Family]( By [Kase Wickman]( [A family member of slain schoolteacher Irma Garcia said the Sussexes have kept up with the family since the 2022 shooting.]( [Read more button](   Get on the list Subscribe to our Hollywood newsletter for your essential industry and awards-season news, every day. [Sign Up Now](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn](   This e-mail was sent to you by The Hive. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( Sent from Condé Nast, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007 Copyright © 2024 Condé Nast