Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said she has withdrawn her name from consideration to replace outgoing Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio, as she talked about a “big announcement” next month.
The announcement comes more than a month after the incoming president Rubio was nominated as his Secretary of State, Speculation has intensified that Lara Trump may fill the vacant seat in the US Senate.
“After incredible consideration, reflection, and encouragement from so many people, I have decided to withdraw my name from consideration for United States Senate,” Lara Trump posted the ex.
“I could not be more honored to serve as co-chair of the RNC during the most important election of our lifetimes and I am truly humbled by the incredible support shown to me by the people of our country and the great people here at Grateful. Florida State. I have read a lot of your messages and I can’t thank you enough.
She said she has a “big announcement” she will share in January, expressing her commitment to public service.
He added, “I am incredibly passionate about public service and look forward to serving our country again at some point in the future.”
“In the meantime, I wish Governor DeSantis all the best with his appointment.”
Lara Trump, 42, Stepped down as co-chairman of the Republican National Committee This month, the role he has played since March is fueling more talk about taking over Rubio’s seat.
Trump is married to Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump.
incoming president Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was being pressured to choose his family member To serve as the Sunshine State’s next senator until revealed last week He was no longer holding out hope.
Republican governors will choose Rubio’s replacement — if the senator is confirmed to lead the State Department in January — who will serve out his six-year term, which ends in 2026.
DeSantis stressed about what he wants A “Senator who will help President Trump fulfill his electoral mandate, be strong on immigration and border security, combat entrenched bureaucracy and the administrative state” and broadly be a conservative champion.
The term-limited governor has set his sights on selecting a senator as early as next month.
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