"RNC Leaders' Warning: No Showdown to Stop Trump's Nomination Expected!"

Saturday, 3 February 2024

RNC leaders emphasize no repeat of 2016 convention showdown to prevent Trump's nomination.

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David Bossie, Trump ally and RNC member, dismisses any possibility of a disruptive convention.

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Trump's primary wins and rule changes diminish chances of resistance or upheaval.

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California's new procedure virtually guarantees Trump all delegates with his high polling numbers.

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Nikki Haley unlikely to rely on convention floor fight for her nomination bid.

Morton Blackwell, RNC rules committee member, downplays rumors of potential rule changes.

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The "Free the Delegates" movement in 2016 failed to prevent Trump's nomination.

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Kendal Unruh, movement leader, acknowledges former allies now fully support Trump

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RNC rules require over 94% of delegations to vote for their assigned candidate in the first round.

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