Lara Trump, the president-elect’s daughter-in-law Donald Trumpsaid Saturday that she is withdrawing from her bid to become a Florida senator, ending speculation that she could replace the Republican senator. Marco Rubiowho was chosen to be the candidate of the new administration secretary of state.
“After an incredible amount of thought, consideration, and encouragement from so many, I have decided to withdraw my name from consideration for the United States Senate,” Lara Trump posted on X.
Instead, she promised a “big announcement to share in January.”
This announcement comes weeks after Trump announced that she resignation as co-chairman of the Republican National Committeea move that raised questions about whether she could run for a Senate seat.
If Rubio is confirmed, his replacement – who would be chosen by Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis – would serve for two years until the next regular elections scheduled for 2026.
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Elected co-chair of the RNC in March, Trump played a key role in the Republican Party regaining the White House and control of the Senate, while maintaining a slim majority in the House. What she does next could shape Republican politics, given her high political profile and ties to the new president.
The idea of putting a member of the Trump family in the Senate had been supported by some Republicans, including Maye Musk, mother of Tesla, and Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, whom Trump named co-head of a group tasked with reducing taxes. federal spending and regulations during his term. second term as president.
Rubio is expected to be quickly confirmed to his new position by his Senate colleagues. DeSantis said Floridians will likely know their next senator by early January.
