Lara Trump as the new Republican leader: Is the daughter-in-law now plundering the party treasury?. As of: March 8, 2024, 1:02 p.m By: Nail Akkoyun CommentsPressSplit Donald Trump's influence on Republicans is growing.

His daughter- in-law and a loyal lawyer are supposed to lead the party - and finance Trump's trials. Trump is currently facing four criminal charges and 91 total counts, as well as a $355 million civil fraud verdict, which he has appealed.