US President-elect’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump announced on Saturday she will not seek the Florida Senate seat that’ll be vacated by Marco Rubio. Rubio is President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state.
“After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I have decided to remove my name from consideration for the United States Senate,” Lara Trump posted on X.
The speculations on Lara’s Senate bid had started when she stepped down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee. During that role, she played a significant role in the Republican Party’s success in securing the White House, Senate control, and maintaining a slim House majority.
Reflection on the RNC role, she expressed gratitude and said that she’ll have another announcement to make in the new year. “I could not have been more honored to serve as RNC co-chair during the most high-stakes election of our lifetime and I’m truly humbled by the unbelievable support shown to me by the people of our country, and here in the great state of Florida. I have read so many of your kind messages and I cannot thank you enough. I do have a big announcement that I’m excited to share in January, so, stay tuned,” she said.
Lara Trump, born Lara Lea Yunaska on October 12, 1982, is an American television producer, campaign advisor, and former television host. She is married to Eric Trump, the third child of Donald Trump. Lara has been a prominent figure in the Trump family’s business and political activities, combining media experience with political strategy.
A North Carolina State University graduate with a degree in communication, she later earned a pastry arts degree from the French Culinary Institute. Lara began her career as a story coordinator and producer for “Inside Edition.”
Her political prominence emerged during Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, where she played a key role in engaging female voters. She also continued her involvement as a senior consultant for Trump’s 2020 reelection campaign, frequently appearing as a spokesperson and strategist.
Meanwhile, for the Florida Senate seat following Rubio’s anticipated resignation from his senatorial role when Trump assumes office on January 20, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will appoint his successor. In her statement, Lara Trump acknowledged this responsibility for DeSantis wishing him “the best of luck with this appointment.”
DeSantis indicated last month that whilst numerous potential candidates had expressed keen interest, the final decision would probably be announced by early January.