First on Fox: Two senior aides to President-elect Donald Trump They join a major outside group ahead of his second term, as the organization prepares to rally public support for his MAGA agenda.
One of Trump's campaign managers Election 2024, Chris Lacivitaalong with his campaign's chief pollster Tony Fabrizio, join the 501c4 Building America's Future (BAF) as senior advisors.
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Chris Lacivita co-leads Trump's 2024 campaign with Susie Wales. (Reuters)
“We are pleased to join the BAF which in the 2024 cycle has been a valuable and key ally in promoting President Trump’s agenda and candidacy,” Lacivita and Fabrizio said in a statement. “We look forward to helping guide BAF and their efforts to promote President Trump’s America First agenda so that their efforts complement and enhance those of the President’s team.”
The two will provide strategic advice to the group looking to revitalize its support Trump's policy proposals During his presidency.
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Fabrizio was the Trump campaign's chief pollster. (Reuters)
BAF led a $45 million effort during the election to support Trump and his campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris. The group has already indicated its intention to continue promoting Trump and his administration after the election, by launching an advertising campaign for the first time In support of Pete HegsethTrump's choice to lead the Department of Defense.
The group will play an active role, activating the public to support Trump's policy priorities as he enters his second term.
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Trump campaign managers Laciveta and Wells helped him successfully win in 2024. (Chip Somodevila/Getty Images)
This comes as Republicans prepare to use the budget reconciliation process to pass key Trump items such as his economic and fiscal plan Tax agenda As well as some border security personnel. Using this process, Republicans only need a simple majority in the Senate, rather than 60 votes, to overcome the legislative filibuster.
However, almost all Republicans will have to join the party, as the party has only 53 seats in the new Senate.
By intensifying public support for Trump's priorities, Republicans may feel some pressure to support certain items.
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Susie Wiles, Trump's co-campaign manager, is seen at Nashville International Airport as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives on July 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Other legislation is still expected Facing an uphill battle over the filibuster, but BAF's work to build public support for Trump's agenda could also put pressure on Democrats to join their Republican counterparts, especially those up for re-election in 2026 in red or purple states.
Trump's other campaign manager, Susie Wiles, was appointed White House chief of staff shortly after his election.
