Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley expressed worries about the Republican National Committee possibly serving as the legal defense fund for ex-President Donald Trump. Haley emphasized her apprehensions about the RNC evolving into Trump's "piggy bank" for personal court cases, rather than addressing the hefty penalties he faces for his actions. Trump is currently facing a massive $354.8 million verdict in a civil fraud trial, with other civil judgments amounting to over $500 million. Senior Republican officials have also voiced concerns that Trump's influence over the RNC could lead the committee to once again cover his legal expenses. Trump's recent endorsements for key positions within the RNC, including Michael Whatley for chair and Lara Trump for co-chair, have raised further speculations about potential financial backing for his legal battles. Despite the RNC previously spending almost $2 million on Trump-related legal matters, the funding ceased when Trump reentered the presidential campaign. The pending election for the RNC chair and co-chair positions, highly likely to align with Trump's endorsements, could solidify his control over the committee's resources.