Lara Trump announced her resignation as co-chair, saying she would “100% consider” replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who was nominated by her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, to be secretary of state. Republican National Committee.
“That's something I would seriously consider,” said Lara Trump, 42. told the Associated Press In an interview published on Sunday. “I don't know exactly what it would be like if I were to be completely transparent. And if that's what's realistic for me, I want to have all the information possible.” But yes, I will consider it 100%.”
The president-elect's daughter-in-law is believed to be one of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' top choices to replace Rubio, who is expected to be easily confirmed to Donald Trump's cabinet. It is expected.
Trump allies, including Tesla Inc.'s CEO and Trump's incoming Department of Government Efficiency co-chairman Elon Musk, have said that DeSantis will hire her for Rubio's Senate term, which ends in 2026. I look forward to being nominated.
“The Senate is an old man's club. We desperately need smart, young, outspoken women to reveal our secrets,” Musk's mother May wrote on X.
Musk responded, “Lara Trump is absolutely amazing.”
But Rubio is expected to remain in the Senate until at least part of January, even though DeSantis, Donald Trump's former Republican challenger, was expected to begin his review this month. The process to name Rubio's successor has reportedly been slow.
“The Governor will conduct a thorough vetting and interview process with multiple candidates in December,” a DeSantis aide said. told NBC News “He's not in a hurry to make important decisions.”
Meanwhile, Lara Trump says she plans to submit her formal resignation from the RNC at the next meeting, as her father-in-law is scheduled to return to the White House in January and has his eyes on other opportunities. said.
She said she has achieved everything she had hoped for in the role she has held since March and is ready to take the next step.
“My work is done and I will officially resign from the RNC at our next meeting,” she wrote to X.
Co-chairman Michael Whatley will continue to lead the RNC as Lara Trump steps down to marry her future eldest son, Eric Trump.
DeSantis' reported list of other potential successors includes Lt. Gov. Janet Nunez, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, and former Florida State Rep. They reportedly include House Speaker Jose Oliva and the governor's chief of staff, James. Usmayer.
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