The race for conference chair was in a way a microcosm of the divide within the Republican Party on whether or not former President Trump should remain a prominent figure in the GOP. Stefanik, a close proponent of the former president, endorsed Trump ahead of his likely 2024 campaign announcement, while Donalds has not.
Donalds on Monday denied claims that he had told colleagues he preferred Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) over Trump for 2024, asserting “I respect both men because I think the next president is coming from Florida.”
Stefanik is very good. Holds her ground and fights hard.