The Republican National Committee is facing internal debate over former President Donald Trump's potential third consecutive presidential nomination. Two draft resolutions proposed by RNC committee member Henry Barbour of Mississippi are causing a stir ahead of the RNC's March 7-9 meeting in Houston. The resolutions aim to keep the RNC neutral in the nominating contest until Trump secures the necessary 1,215 delegates and to cease footing his legal bills.

Amidst the debates, senior Trump campaign adviser Chris LaCivita emphasized the importance of defeating Joe Biden and regaining the White House. Trump is advocating for personal picks within the party leadership, including his daughter-in-law Lara Trump and North Carolina GOP Chair Michael Whatley in key roles.

In response to a previous resolution proposing Trump as the presumptive nominee, endorsed by David Bossie from Maryland, the former president called for party unity and withdrew support for the measure. The RNC had previously covered some of Trump's legal expenses but halted this assistance around the time of his reelection campaign. Lara Trump hinted at public interest in the party covering Trump's legal bills but was later downplayed by a senior Trump adviser.

Financially, the RNC has seen a decline in fundraising figures, bringing in $87.2 million in the previous year and ending 2023 with approximately $8 million cash on hand. In contrast, the Democrat National Committee reported $119 million in donations with $21 million cash on hand at the year's end. Trump has utilized Super PAC money to help cover his mounting legal costs, totaling $48 million from Super PACs last year.

As the nomination race progresses, Trump's team anticipates securing the necessary delegates by March 19 or sooner. The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is set to officially crown the nominee from July 15-18. The next GOP nominating contest is scheduled for Feb. 27 in Michigan.