Bill Bachenberg, the N.R.A.'s first vice president, expressed that President Trump and his close circle have lost faith in the organization, stating, 'I can say for a fact that President Trump and his most inner circle have lost faith in the N.R.A. We have a tremendous amount of work to rebuild trust with them, just like our members and donors.' This sentiment reflects the need for the N.R.A. to change its strategies and rebuild relationships, especially with key political figures.
Bachenberg pointed out the N.R.A.'s financial decisions and their political implications, noting Trump's discontent with the organization's spending patterns, particularly on legal fees. He stated, 'Mr. Trump expressed incredulity that the N.R.A. was paying tens of millions of dollars a year to a lawyer whose political donations have favored Democrats over the years.' This highlights Trump’s concern that the N.R.A. was not aligning itself with his political objectives during crucial election periods.
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