WASHINGTON,
D.C. – Today,
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Joe Gruters announced that
Mississippi Republican Party (MSGOP) Chairman Mike Hurst has been confirmed by
the RNC’s Executive Committee to serve as General Counsel.
“I am proud to welcome Mike as the RNC’s new General Counsel,” said Chairman
Gruters. “As a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of
Mississippi appointed by President Trump, Mike brings invaluable legal
expertise and a proven commitment to our party through his time at the
Mississippi GOP. I also want to thank John Hammond – our outgoing General
Counsel – for his years of tireless service to the RNC and wish him the best
now that he has chosen to step down.”
The RNC also announced that Chairman Gruters has appointed Connecticut
Republican Party (CTGOP) Chairman Ben Proto as the RNC’s new Budget Chair.
Proto has been active in Republican politics for more than 35 years and is a
longtime supporter of President Trump, having served as a Trump delegate at the
Republican National Convention in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
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