Lara Trump stated that she would definitely consider a Senate role when asked about it. She mentioned that she is stepping down from her position at the Republican National Committee (RNC) and is open to the possibility of serving in the Senate under the new administration.
In a social media post on Dec. 8, Lara Trump, who is married to President-elect Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump, announced her intention to resign as RNC co-chair at the committee’s next meeting.
She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve as RNC co-chair during a significant election period in American history. Lara Trump, who was elected as RNC co-chair in March, stated that her work with the committee is complete after achieving the goals set for the 2024 election.
She highlighted the three main objectives at the RNC, which included breaking fundraising records, mobilizing a large number of lawyers and poll watchers for election integrity, and increasing voter turnout during early voting.
Lara Trump also thanked RNC chairman Michael Whatley and President-elect Donald Trump for their trust in her abilities. Whatley confirmed that he will continue in his role as chairman.
Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has been chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the State Department. If Rubio is confirmed, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will need to appoint a replacement to serve out Rubio’s Senate term until 2028.
Several Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), have publicly endorsed Lara Trump for a Senate position. Scott described her as a great senator for Florida, while Britt suggested that she could be a valuable addition to the Senate.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Lara Trump mentioned that she would seriously consider a Senate seat in the upcoming administration led by her father-in-law. She expressed openness to the idea and stated that she would fully consider it if the opportunity arises.
Governor DeSantis announced that Rubio is expected to step down from his Senate position by Jan. 20, 2025, when the new administration takes office. A replacement is set to be selected by January, with several candidates expressing interest in the role.
DeSantis mentioned that they are actively considering various candidates for Rubio’s replacement, with names like Lt. Gov. Jeanette NĂșñez, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, and DeSantis’ chief of staff James Uthmeier being floated in media reports.
No specific details about the candidates have been disclosed by DeSantis, who continues to gather information and vet potential replacements for Rubio.
Jack Phillips contributed to this report.
