Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump said Monday that she has not spoken to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) about filling Sen. Marco Rubio's (R-Fla.) seat. .
“Well, listen, this is obviously up to the governor, and I thought the governor's post about X was very appropriate,” radio host Lara Trump said on WABC 770 AM's “Cats & Cosby” show. told Rita Cosby and John Catsimatidis. See Monday morning's post on DeSantis' social platform X.
“I think he's exactly the person to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat, but I've never had a conversation with him,” she continued, adding, “I think he's the perfect person to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat. “I know more about the topic than I do,” he added. Anyone. “
In a post Monday morning in the We deserve a senator who can help.” Driven by conservative principles, it has a proven track record of strengthening immigration and border security, combating entrenched bureaucracies and the administrative state, and reversing national fiscal decline. ”
President Trump announced last week that he has nominated Rubio to be secretary of state in his next administration. The president-elect said in a statement that despite President Trump's past rival, the Florida senator is a “highly respected leader and a very strong advocate for freedom.”
“He will be a strong advocate for our country, a true friend to our allies, and a fearless warrior who will never bow down to our enemies.”
Lara Trump said in a radio interview Monday that she knows “the people of Florida” well.
“I have lived in Florida for three and a half years, and it has been an honor to serve as co-chair of the RNC throughout this campaign,” she added. “So, listen, if I'm asked to serve in the United States Senate, I'm going to consider it.”
The Hill has reached out to DeSantis' communications office for comment.
