Lara Trump announced via
She began her journey as RNC co-chair in March 2024, but it has been widely reported that she is considering her potential options as President-elect Donald Trump takes over the reins of the White House.
“With this big win, I feel like my time is up,” she said. “What I intended to do has been done.”
LARA TRUMP SAYS SHE WOULD LIKE TO CONSIDER FILLING RUBIO’S SENATE SEAT IF DESANTIS REQUESTS IT
Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump attend day four of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Trump only began her run as co-chair in March and played a crucial role in Republicans regaining control of the Senate while maintaining a slim majority in the House.
There has been talk that she could be considered as a replacement for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, as Trump has said he will be named the next secretary of state.
Last month, she told Fox News’ Sean Hannity that she would “love to serve the people of Florida” and “would love to consider” filling the seat if asked.
LARA TRUMP SAYS SHE WOULD “ABSOLUTELY” CONSIDER BECOMING A SENATOR. REPLACING RUBIO: “WOULD BE AN HONOR” | VIDEO FROM FOX NEWS
Lara Trump speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on February 22, 2024, in National Harbor, Maryland. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
On Sunday, Trump discussed with Howard Kurtz what an honor it would be to be considered.
“Certainly, we have all had the opportunity over the last nine years to become fully involved in politics, to understand the American people, what they want, and we have all been residents of the state of Florida for now over three years,” she said. “If that’s something I’m offered, it would be a real honor.”
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump and candidate for RNC co-chair, ignites a crowd of supporters in North Charleston, South Carolina, February 21, 2024. (Brandon Gillespie/Fox News)
Maye Musk, mother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is one of many people pushing for her to replace Rubio.
“The Senate is an old man’s club. We desperately need an intelligent, young, outspoken woman who will reveal its secrets,” she posted on X. Lara Trump is 42 years old.
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Elon Musk seemed to agree with his mother’s sentiments when he responded to her X-rated post saying, “Lara Trump is seriously awesome.”
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said on “Hannity” that he “would be extremely excited” and that Republicans “couldn’t do better…than Lara Trump.”
Ultimately, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is reportedly being considered to replace Pete Hegseth, will choose Rubio’s replacement.
Michael Whatley will remain RNC chairman.
Alex Nitzberg of Fox News Digital and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
