Lara Trump, former President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, announced Tuesday that she is running for co-chair of the Republican National Committee.
“I am excited to officially announce my candidacy for RNC co-chair,” said Lara Trump, 41. I wrote to X.
“I am committed to focusing on election integrity, voter turnout, and ensuring that every dollar spent is focused on winning,” she added.
According to Politico, President Trump emphasized his famous father-in-law’s support in a letter to 168 RNC members.
“I am proud to have the support of my father-in-law, Donald J. Trump, our 45th president, who understands the fundamental importance of this role,” she wrote. . According to the outlet.
“I look forward to connecting with RNC members over the next few days and hopefully getting them out there to vote,” Trump added.
Her announcement to run comes after RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel and co-chair Drew McKissick announced Monday that they would both step down from their leadership posts on March 8.
Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s clear front-runner for the 2024 presidential nomination, announced earlier this month that it was time for a change in RNC leadership following the party’s poor performance in three consecutive election cycles. He suggested that he had arrived.
The former president has endorsed North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley to replace McDaniel.
Whatley was seen on stage with Trump last weekend at the former president’s primary victory party in South Carolina.
The North Carolina Republican began campaigning for the RNC chairmanship on Monday.
“[Whatley] They will do a great job! I am honored to work with him for the future of this country,” Lara Trump wrote to X.
The mother of two is married to Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization. Eric Trump is the former president’s third son with his late ex-wife Ivana Trump.
The RNC will hold a leadership election on March 8th.
