Connecticut’s GOP Meltdown: Ben Proto’s Chairmanship Sparks National Outrage
Like so many states, the GOP leadership in Connecticut Demands POWER but does not support its base – MAGA
On June 24, 2025, the Connecticut Republican Party will hold an election for State Chairman that’s making national headlines—and for all the wrong reasons. Ben Proto, the embattled incumbent, claims Donald Trump’s endorsement, but his record and reputation tell a different story. Across Connecticut, Proto is widely disliked by party activists, local leaders, and even many rank-and-file Republicans—so much so that the sentiment “anyone would be better” has become a rallying cry.
Proto has repeatedly tried to tie himself to Trump, touting his role as a delegate and his participation on the RNC’s Platform Committee. But there is no public evidence that Donald Trump has personally endorsed Proto’s re-election bid. In fact, Proto’s own actions have often run counter to the Trump movement—he has privately discouraged candidates from embracing Trump:
Matt Corey, who just ran against incumbent Chris Murphy for U.S. Senate, issued a statement after seeing last week’s telephone interview between CT GOP Chairman Ben Proto and Yankee Tea News (“YTN”).
“Consistency and transparency are essential in leadership, especially when guiding political campaigns. During our campaign, the Connecticut GOP Chair 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,” said Corey.
“Now, after the election is over, it’s surprising to hear the same Chairman openly embracing President Trump’s legacy,” quips Corey. “This sudden shift in tone raises questions about the consistency of our party’s messaging and the guidance given to candidates during critical moments.”
Proto has even said he wouldn’t want to have dinner with President Trump nor believe anyone else would want to sit with the President. His current attempts to claim Trump’s mantle are seen by many as political opportunism, not genuine support.
Like in so many states, the current GOP Head in Connecticut, Ben Proto, despises Trump and MAGA – it’s time to kick Trump haters like Ben Proto out of office for good. pic.twitter.com/iruMXMjqPj
— Joe Hoft (@realJoeHoft) June 15, 2025
Proto’s leadership has left the Connecticut GOP fractured and stagnant. Under his watch, Republicans have lost ground in statewide races and the legislature. His divisive and transactional leadership style has alienated not just Democrats, but his own party’s base; even national observers are taking note: Proto’s chairmanship is now a cautionary symbol of everything wrong with state-level GOP dysfunction.
Connecticut Republicans—and Republicans across the country—are watching as Proto’s troubled chairmanship becomes a cautionary tale. His hollow claims of Trump endorsement and empty promises have left the party adrift from its grassroots, and the results speak for themselves: a shrinking base and state GOP further irrelevant. As national attention grows, the message from the grassroots is clear: Ben Proto’s time is up. For the good of the party, anyone would be better.
If Connecticut Republicans hope to rebuild, they must start by cleaning house at the top. The upcoming vote is not just about leadership—it’s about survival. The party’s future depends on whether it can break free from Proto’s failed tenure and find a leader who can unite, inspire, and deliver real results. If not, Connecticut’s GOP risks becoming a cautionary footnote in American political history—remembered not for its victories, but for its spectacular collapse under Ben Proto’s watch.
The people in Connecticut and across the country are not for Democrat wars, riots, inflation and the destruction of America. It’s time the GOP under great leadership takes back this great state.
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