Donald Trump’s nominee for the Republican National Committee leadership, Michael Whatley, is encountering resistance within the GOP, despite the ex-president’s endorsement. What Happened: Trump is advocating for Whatley, the current North Carolina GOP Chairman, to succeed Ronna McDaniel as the RNC head. However, Whatley’s nomination is not universally accepted within the party, reported AP News. Some Republicans have accused Whatley of rigging his victory as state party chairman last year, following a tumultuous vote that led to a legal challenge. Although the lawsuit was dismissed, the incide…