RNC Chair McDaniel Now Calls January 6 Unacceptable, Despite Past Election Controversies
• Former RNC chair McDaniel calls January 6 attack “unacceptable” after years of deflection • McDaniel says the riot “doesn’t represent our country” or the Republican party • Tensions rose between Trump and RNC over debates and election issues • McDaniel was involved in 2020 call to pressure Michigan officials not to certify Detroit votes • Hiring of McDaniel by NBC has drawn backlash over her denial of 2020 election results