Ainsley's Grandfather

Ainsley's grandfather anchors her family's deep Republican lineage as the former State Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party. Ainsley summons his legacy in Leo's office, wielding it like a shield to proclaim her unwavering conservative credentials amid Leo's calculated revelation of her FBI file and recruitment ultimatum. His stature underscores inherited political conviction, fueling Ainsley's defiance against the administration's overtures and illuminating the personal stakes in her White House gamble.