Lara Trump announced she will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee, fueling speculation she may receive the nod from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to become the state’s next U.S. senator.
Trump wrote:
Serving as the @GOP co-chair throughout the course of the most consequential election in American history has truly been the honor of my life.
At the RNC, we had three distinct goals:
1) surpass all fundraising records
2) build the largest army of lawyers and poll watchers to ensure election integrity
and, 3) turn out millions of Americans and low prepencity voters during early voting.
We accomplished all three.
ADVERTISEMENTThe job I came to do is now complete and I intend to formally step down from the RNC at our next meeting.
Thank you to our incredible team at the RNC, our amazing @ChairmanWhatley, and, of course, thank you to President @realDonaldTrump — we are so proud of you and I’m grateful you trusted me in this position.
Serving as the @GOP co-chair throughout the course of the most consequential election in American history has truly been the honor of my life.
At the RNC, we had three distinct goals:
1) surpass all fundraising records
2) build the largest army of lawyers and poll watchers… pic.twitter.com/bcHdDHhwQq
— Lara Trump (@LaraLeaTrump) December 9, 2024
Trump told the Associated Press she would “seriously consider” becoming the Sunshine State’s next senator if chosen by DeSantis.
“If I’m being completely transparent, I don’t know exactly what that would look like. And I certainly want to get all of the information possible if that is something that’s real for me. But yeah, I would 100% consider it,” she told the outlet.
“If I am able to serve, I would love to serve the people of Florida,” she previously said.
WATCH:
BREAKING: Lara Trump responds to calls for Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint her U.S. Senator of Florida to fill Marco Rubio’s seat:
“If I am able to serve, I would love to serve the people of Florida… Truly to have that opportunity I think would be incredible” pic.twitter.com/F3dOvfjed7
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 14, 2024
From the Associated Press:
Elected as RNC co-chair in March, Lara Trump was a key player in the Republicans retaking the White House and control of the Senate while maintaining a narrow House majority. What she does next could shape Republican politics, given her elevated political profile and her ties to the incoming president.
ADVERTISEMENTThe idea of placing a Trump family member in the Senate has been lauded in some Republican circles. Among the people pushing for her to replace Rubio is Maye Musk, mother of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
“The Senate is an old man’s club. We desperately need a smart, young, outspoken woman who will reveal their secrets,” she posted on X. Lara Trump is 42.
Elon Musk, who was with Lara Trump on election night at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, responded to his mother’s post: “Lara Trump is genuinely great.”
Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz also signaled his support for Lara Trump to become the state’s next U.S. senator.
You’re next Florida Senator! pic.twitter.com/FhRYR6sCyr
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) December 7, 2024
Per NBC News:
Trump’s name has been floated as a possible replacement for Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, of Florida, whom the president-elect has said he will nominate to be secretary of state. Several allies of the Trump family have named her as someone they’d like to see fill the seat, and she herself has not rejected the possibility.
“If I am tapped to serve in another capacity, it truly would be my honor,” she told Fox News last month. “I have not been asked yet, but I certainly would strongly consider it if it is presented to me.”
ADVERTISEMENTFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a former political rival who ran against Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primaries, will get to choose Rubio’s replacement. DeSantis is also reportedly being considered as a replacement for Pete Hegseth, the embattled choice for defense secretary. A source told NBC News last week that the president-elect and DeSantis directly spoke about the issue.
“Trump talked to the governor and wants him to do it,” a source familiar with the conversation said.
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