I honestly couldn’t believe the statement that Wayne LaPierre put out about Oliver North, but apparently, it was enough to make him quit seeking a second term at the NRA.
National Rifle Association President Oliver North announced Saturday that he will not run for reelection amid a rash of infighting at the gun rights group’s annual meeting.
“Please know I hoped to be with you today as NRA president endorsed for reelection. I’m now informed that that will not happen,” North said in a letter read at the NRA’s national convention by the group’s Second Vice President Richard Childress.
BREAKING: @NRA Board member reads a letter from Oliver North saying he has been forced out of the organization due to his allegations that NRA leaders engaged in financial improprieties. North’s term ends Monday. #NRAAM
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) April 27, 2019
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That is just crazy. There must be lots and lots of details we don’t know yet about this, and we’ll report them as soon as they become available.
IN the meantime, check out the accusations LaPierre made about alleged extortion from Oliver North here.