Until Thursday morning, former President Donald Trump was expected to support Lala’s Senate run. But with a twist, Trump chose to support Michael Wayley instead. He is the current RNC Chair.
Trump supports someone else for the Senate
Michael Whatley, 57, is set to announce his Senate run soon, and he will be supported by both Trump and Lara. Lara Trump is married to Eric Trump, and according to Politico reports, she was thinking of running from June.
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Trump had encouraged Lara to run after North Carolina Republican Sen. Tom Tillis said he wouldn’t seek reelection. Tillis and Trump didn’t get along well. Tillis was opposed and criticising Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” so Trump wanted to support someone else.
Trump has pledged to support Republicans who will face Tillis in the 2026 primary. Democrats now see Tillis’ retirement as an opportunity to turn the seats upside down, and former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is likely to run, according to a Politico report.
Trump is “optimistic” that Whatley’s powerful donor connections will help the GOP win the race. Whatley is from Watauga County, North Carolina, and led the state Republican Party before becoming chairman of the RNC in March 2024.
Lara thought about running before
This is in fact the third time Lara Trump has considered running for the Senate. She considered running first in 2022 when Senator Richard Burr retired, but decided not to.
In 2024, Trump even considered nominating her to fill Marco Rubio’s seat, but was tapped when he became Secretary of State, but dropped the idea. Lara left the role of RNC co-chair in December 2024, making people believe they will definitely run, but Trump immediately said no.
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Since moving away from politics, Lara Trump has moved towards entertainment. She is currently hosting a Fox News talk show called “My Views with Lala Trump.” She’s also experimenting with her music career. Her sixth Christian pop single came out just three days ago, according to a report by Politico.
FAQ
Q1. Why did Lara Trump decide not to run for the North Carolina Senate?
Lara Trump said she chose not to talk in depth with family, friends and supporters.
Q2. Who is Trump supporting the North Carolina Senate seat in place of Lara Trump?
Donald Trump is supporting RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, who is supported by both Trump and Lara.
