Kristina Karamo Removed from Michigan GOP Convention

Kristina Karamo, the recently ousted chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party, was escorted out of the party's convention by police after being deemed unregistered and refusing to accept a guest credential. Karamo, who has faced controversy for her extreme views and election denialism, claimed she was at the convention to support a candidate and accused party chairman Pete Hoekstra of orchestrating her removal. The convention highlighted ongoing divisions within the Michigan GOP, as another figure, Matthew DePerno, withdrew from a high-profile race amidst legal troubles related to election fraud claims. The chaotic atmosphere at the convention led to increased police presence due to disruptive actions from attendees. Karamo's removal reflects the party's struggles with internal conflict and the fallout from its embrace of extremist elements. Observers suggest that the GOP's alignment with election deniers continues to create instability within the party.