Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), is considering replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R), whom her father-in-law, President-elect Trump, nominated for secretary of state. resign.
“It's something I would seriously consider,” she says said In an interview with The Associated Press, he spoke about his service as a senator.
“But yeah, I'll consider it 100 percent.”
Trump was elected leader of the RNC in March along with Chairman Michael Whatley, and has been an unrelenting supporter of his father-in-law, now president-elect Donald Trump.
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She said she now feels she has achieved her goal, adding that Whatley will remain RNC chair.
The Associated Press report noted that President Trump and the RNC had invested heavily in resources ahead of the election, and the Republican success that night could be tied to that effort.
“What a huge victory. It feels like time is up,” Trump said. “What I set out to do has been completed.”
Last month, President Trump told Fox News' Sean Hannity that he “wants to serve the people of Florida” and “would be happy to consider” filling the seat if asked.
Mae Musk, the mother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is one of many pushing for Rubio to succeed her.
“The Senate is an old man's club. We desperately need smart, young, outspoken women to reveal our secrets,” she posted on X.
Lara Trump is 42 years old.
