Laura Trump, President-elect Donald TrumpKay’s daughter-in-law said on Saturday that she has decided to withdraw her name from consideration to run for senator in Florida.
Announcement Rejected speculation That Sen. She is interested in replacing Marco Rubio, R-Fla., whom Trump wants to serve as secretary of state.
“After incredible thought, consideration and encouragement from so many people, I have decided to put my name under consideration for the United States Senate,” Lara Trump said in her address. A post to x.
She teased a “big announcement” she’ll share in January.
“I am incredibly passionate about public service and look forward to serving my country again at some point in the future,” he added. “In the meantime, I wish Governor DeSantis the best of luck with this appointment.”
Earlier this month, He declared That she will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Convention. She previously ascended to the role in March.
Who is Trump? married As for Eric, the president-elect’s son, reiterating in her post that she “couldn’t be more honored to serve as co-chair of the RNC,” adding that ” They are truly humbled by the incredible support shown to me by the people of our country, and here in the great state of Florida.”
If Rubio is confirmed by the Senate to serve as secretary of state, his seat will become vacant. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Said before That his team will likely choose who fills Rubio’s seat by early January.
“Florida deserves a senator who will help President Trump deliver on his electoral mandate, be strong on immigration and border security, fight bureaucracy and the administrative state, reverse the nation’s fiscal decline, and uphold conservative principles.” will be motivated by, and has a proven record of results,” DeSantis said in a post on X in November after Trump tapped Rubio.
While still at the RNC, Lara Trump has previously expressed openness to running for another post, fueling speculation that the Senate seat could be hers.
“If I am tapped to serve in another capacity, it would be truly an honor. Fox News In November