Post After Sexual Misconduct Claims Image Stephen Wynn was personally selected for the Republican National Committee finance post by President Trump. Credit Calvin Sit/BloombergWASHINGTON — Stephen Wynn, the billionaire casino mogul and prominent political donor, has stepped down as finance chairman of the Republican National Committee. Mr. Wynn said on Saturday evening that he was resigning to eliminate a “distraction” for the party. Mr. Wynn’s decision to step down was first reported by Politico. Mr. Wynn, who turned 76 on Saturday, was appointed to the position shortly after the 2016 presidential election.

Source: New York Times January 27, 2018 20:17 UTC