Lara Trump, the president-elect’s daughter-in-law donald trumpsaid Saturday that she would be removed from the running for the Florida Senate, ending speculation that she would replace the Republican senator. marco rubiowas named as the successor to the next government. secretary of state.
“After incredible thought, deliberation, and encouragement from so many incredible people, I have decided to remove my name from consideration in the United States Senate,” Lara Trump wrote on X.
Instead, she promised a “big announcement in January.”
This announcement comes weeks after President Trump announced: Resigns as co-chairman of the Republican National Committeethe move raised questions about whether she was vying for the Senate seat.
If Rubio is confirmed, who will replace him? Selected by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — He will serve a two-year term until the next regular election scheduled for 2026.
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Trump, who was elected RNC co-chairman in March, played a key role in helping Republicans regain control of the White House and the Senate while maintaining a narrow majority in the House. Given her high political profile and relationship with the next president, her future actions could shape Republican politics.
The idea of putting Trump’s family members in the Senate was supported by some Republicans, including Maye Musk, the mother of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, but Trump He named him co-chair of a group tasked with cutting federal spending and regulation. Second term as president.
Rubio is expected to be quickly confirmed by senators to his new post. DeSantis said Floridians will likely know their next senator by early January.
