Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles are under fire from Trump supporters for allowing former DeSantis campaign operatives to take control of a key Trump-world PAC. The America PAC, funded by Elon Musk, recently hired Generra Peck and Phil Cox, both of whom held senior positions in the DeSantis campaign that failed to gain traction.
Trump loyalists are worried about the risks of adopting the same strategies that hurt DeSantis’s campaign. The newly hired team has already removed longtime Trump vendors, including canvassers, and brought in their own operatives—just weeks before early voting begins. This shake-up has caused significant frustration, as many believe Trump’s campaign should have avoided hiring individuals from the DeSantis camp, especially after the Florida governor’s struggles to connect with voters.
LaCivita, who has faced criticism in the past for favoring establishment figures, expressed support for the changes, calling the new team an improvement. However, insiders believe that this move reflects the failed approach used by DeSantis’s campaign, which relied heavily on outside groups rather than keeping operations centralized.
Many worry that this strategy could weaken Trump’s chances in battleground states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona, where America PAC is active. The PAC’s growing influence has also raised concerns about its ability to manage Trump’s ground game effectively, particularly given its ties to the DeSantis campaign, which faced backlash for its disorganization.
Supporters remain hopeful that Trump’s more loyal groups, such as Turning Point Action, can help counterbalance the influence of the new team, but doubts persist as election day draws nearer.
