The decision by Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles to bring in former DeSantis campaign staff to manage America PAC has sparked outrage within Trump-world. The PAC, which is funded by Elon Musk, recently hired Generra Peck and Phil Cox, both of whom played key roles in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ troubled presidential bid.
This move has raised serious concerns among Trump supporters, who view the hiring of DeSantis operatives as a risky decision. DeSantis’ campaign has been widely seen as a failure, and many believe that adopting similar strategies within Trump’s PAC could weaken his campaign in crucial battleground states.
Peck and Cox dismantled the previous team, replacing Trump’s loyal vendors with their own people. This shake-up occurred just weeks before early voting begins, leading to fears that Trump’s ground game could be undermined by DeSantis’ operatives.
LaCivita, who has a reputation for favoring establishment figures, supported the decision. He praised the new team, calling it an improvement. However, many in Trump’s circle are skeptical, pointing out that DeSantis’ strategy failed to gain traction with voters.
The America PAC, which is active in states like Michigan, Arizona, and Wisconsin, is now seen by some as repeating the same mistakes made by DeSantis’ campaign. Trump loyalists are worried that this reliance on PACs instead of centralizing operations could cost Trump valuable support.
As the election approaches, frustration continues to grow over the influence of DeSantis allies within Trump’s campaign.
