Florida conservative Joe Gruters, a Donald Trump cheerleader dating back to the president’s days as a reality TV star, is now the Republican National Committee chairman.

Having no opposition after being tapped by the president, Gruters’ was elected Friday at the Republicans’ summer meeting in Atlanta.

AP reporter Bill Barrow further explains this decision.

“Joe Gruters has been elected Republican National Committee chairman Friday in Atlanta after being handpicked by President Donald Trump. He had no opposition at the RNC meeting,” said Barrow.

“Gruters will be a major partner with the White House for fundraising with JD Vance, serving as the RNC's fundraising chief. Gruters will work closely with the vice president there,” added Barrow. “He's also going to be heavily involved in building what is called the election integrity operation.”

For Gruters, the vote completes a steady climb from county party leader into the top ranks of Trump’s second presidency.

For Trump, Gruters’ ratification reflects his penchant for loyal lieutenants and evolution from a new president disinterested in party machinery to an Oval Office veteran intent on gripping all levers of power.