Joe Gruters unanimously elected RNC chair, Trump ally from Florida
Florida’s Joe Gruters Elected as Chair of Republican National Committee
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Joe Gruters, a prominent figure in Florida politics and a close ally of President Donald Trump, has been unanimously elected as the new chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC). The election took place during the national party committee’s summer meeting, solidifying Gruters’ position as a key player within the GOP.
Gruters, who currently serves as a Florida state senator, has a long history of involvement in Republican politics. He previously held the position of RNC committee member from Florida and briefly served as the national party committee’s treasurer before assuming his new role as chair.
Newly elected Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters is interviewed by Fox News Digital at the RNC summer meeting, on Aug. 22, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Paul Steinhauser – Fox News )
Gruters’ close ties to President Trump and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles have played a significant role in his political career. His strong support for Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign in Florida and his recent endorsement by the former president highlight his alignment with Trump’s vision for the party.
As Gruters takes on the responsibilities of leading the RNC, he faces the challenge of maintaining Republican control in the House and Senate during the upcoming midterm elections. With Trump’s endorsement and a clear focus on winning big, Gruters is poised to steer the party towards success in the critical races ahead.
Donald Trump cuts short an introduction by Joe Gruters, then-chairman of the Republican Executive Committee of Sarasota County, before Trump was presented as its Statesman of the Year, in Sarasota, Florida, on Aug. 26, 2012. (REUTERS/Mike Carlson)
Gruters’ leadership of the RNC signals a continued embrace of Trump’s influence within the party. As Republicans gear up for the challenges of the upcoming elections, Gruters’ commitment to Trump’s agenda and his track record of success in Florida politics position him as a key player in shaping the party’s future.
