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RNC Chair's Defeat Warning Sparks Social Media Chaos
12/13/2025
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Story summary
- RNC Chair Joe Gruters' remarks that the party faces a likely defeat sparked chaos within the RNC's social media team.
- Axios editors Sam Stein and Andrew Egger discussed how Gruters' comments could harm donations and voter turnout.
- The RNC's digital team responded aggressively to critics.
- Stein noted Gruters' statement was unusual for a committee chairman.
- Stein described backlash from party members and media.
