Matthew Corey Statement on CT GOP Leadership Following Election of President Trump

 

Matthew Corey


November 25, 2024:


Matthew Corey statement on CT GOP leadership and party future following the election of President Trump


Good morning,


Last week I was sent a video interview with the Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto and I was dumbfounded at what I saw.


You can watch the full video here: 

Interview with CT GOP Chairman Ben Proto - FULL unedited - YouTube


Recorded Video (Yankee Tea News)


Consistency and transparency are essential in leadership, especially when guiding political campaigns. During our campaign, the Connecticut GOP Chairman advised us that embracing President Trump or even mentioning his name would hurt candidates in the state. He justified this by citing past races, like the 2022 Senate race, where President Trump’s endorsement was said to have negatively impacted Republican campaigns in Connecticut.

Now, after the election is over, it’s surprising to hear the same Chairman openly embracing President Trump’s legacy. This sudden shift in tone raises questions about the consistency of our party’s messaging and the guidance given to candidates during critical moments.

For context, in 2016, the current Connecticut GOP Chairman served as President Trump’s state campaign coordinator—a role that would seem like a point of pride. Yet, this achievement is notably absent from public resumes and even the Connecticut GOP website which you can view at this link. To unify as a party, we need leadership that proudly owns its past roles and stands firmly in its convictions.  


Connecticut Republicans deserve clarity and a strategy that aligns public statements and private advice. We need leaders who champion our candidates and our values consistently—not only when it’s convenient.


Respectfully,

Matthew Corey

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