
Chris LaCivita’s decision to hire former DeSantis campaign staff to manage America PAC has drawn criticism from Trump supporters. The PAC, which plays a crucial role in supporting President Donald Trump’s reelection efforts, recently brought on Generra Peck and Phil Cox, both of whom worked on DeSantis’ troubled campaign.
The move has raised concerns among Trump loyalists, who fear that relying on DeSantis’ failed strategy could hurt Trump’s campaign in key battleground states. Peck and Cox quickly replaced the existing team with their own operatives, firing Trump’s loyal vendors just weeks before early voting begins.
LaCivita has defended the shake-up, calling the new team an improvement. However, many in Trump’s circle are skeptical, pointing out that DeSantis’ campaign struggled to resonate with voters. They worry that bringing in DeSantis’ operatives could weaken Trump’s ground game in important states like Michigan, Arizona, and Wisconsin.
America PAC’s growing role in Trump’s campaign has sparked frustration, with some arguing that DeSantis’ campaign made a mistake by outsourcing key operations. Trump insiders fear that this reliance on outside groups could harm the president’s chances as the election draws near.
Critics also point to LaCivita’s history of favoring establishment figures over Trump loyalists, a trend that many believe could weaken the campaign’s grassroots support.
Despite these concerns, Trump’s campaign still has the backing of loyal groups like Turning Point Action, but doubts remain about the effectiveness of the new team.