Lara Trump introduced through X that she can be stepping down as co-chair of the Republican Nationwide Committee (RNC) citing that in her time the RNC had three distinct targets, and so they had all been achieved.
She began her journey as co-chair of the RNC in March 2024, however it has been broadly mentioned that she is contemplating her potential choices as father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump as soon as once more takes the reins on the White Home.
“With that massive win, I type of really feel like my time is up,” she stated. “What I meant to do has been accomplished.”
LARA TRUMP SAYS SHE’D ‘LOVE TO CONSIDER’ FILLING RUBIO’S SENATE SEAT IF ASKED BY DESANTIS
Trump solely started her journey as co-chair in March and was pivotal in Republicans retaking management of the Senate whereas sustaining a slender Home majority.
There was speak that she could also be thought-about as a alternative for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as Trump has stated he will likely be tapped to be the subsequent Secretary of State.
Final month she advised Fox Information’ Sean Hannity that she “would like to serve the individuals of Florida” and “would love to think about” filling the seat if requested.
LARA TRUMP SAYS SHE WOULD ‘ABSOLUTELY’ CONSIDER BECOMING SEN. RUBIO’S REPLACEMENT: ‘WOULD BE AN HONOR’ | FOX NEWS VIDEO
On Sunday, Trump mentioned with Howard Kurtz how a lot of an honor it could be to even be thought-about.
“Actually, we’ve all had the chance over the previous 9 years to completely contain ourselves in politics, to grasp the American individuals, what they need, and we’ve all been residents of the state of Florida now for over three years,” she stated. “If that’s one thing that’s put in entrance of me, it could be a real honor.”
Maye Musk, mom of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is one in all many pushing for her to exchange Rubio.
“The Senate is an previous man’s membership. We desperately want a sensible, younger, outspoken lady who will reveal their secrets and techniques,” she posted on X. Lara Trump is 42.
Elon Musk seemingly agrees together with his mom’s sentiments as he responded to her X put up saying, “Lara Trump is genuinely nice.”
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., stated on “Hannity” that he “can be like over-the-top excited” and that Republicans “couldn’t do higher … than Lara Trump.”
Finally, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who’s reportedly being thought-about to exchange Pete Hegseth, will select Rubio’s alternative.
Michael Whatley will stay RNC chairman.
Fox Information Digital’s Alex Nitzberg and The Related Press contributed to this report.