OAN Staff James Myers
11:26am – Monday, December 9, 2024
Lara Trump announced her resignation as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) at X, explaining that the RNC had three clear goals during her term, all of which have now been accomplished. did.
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Lara, the wife of the president-elect's second son Eric Trump, who began her political career in March 2024 as co-chair of the RNC, has been widely discussed as considering potential options as a stepfather. He returned to the White House for a second term.
“With that big win, it feels like time is up,” she said. “What I set out to do has been completed.”
Lara only began his journey as co-chair in March, playing a key role in helping Republicans regain the Senate majority while maintaining a slim House majority.
According to reports, it is being discussed whether she would be considered to replace Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) after President Trump said he would choose Rubio to be the next secretary of state.
During the discussion in November, Fox News” Sean Hannity and Lara said they “want to serve the people of Florida” and would be “happy to consider” filling the seat if asked.
On Sunday, Lara spoke with Howard Kurtz about what an honor it is to be considered.
“Certainly, we have had the opportunity over the last nine years to be fully involved in politics and understand the American people and what they want. “It's been over three years since then,” she said. “It would be a real honor to have that placed in front of me.”
She has received support from several people. Elon Musk responded to her X post saying, “Lara Trump is absolutely amazing.” Sen. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) said: Hannity He said he “would be overexcited” and that Republicans “wouldn't be able to do more than Lara Trump.”
However, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) still has the power to choose Rubio's successor.
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