Former Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump has announced that she will not be seeking appointment to the US Senate seat that may become vacant due to Marco Rubio's potential departure to become the secretary of state in the upcoming administration. In a statement posted on X, Lara Trump expressed her decision to withdraw her name from consideration, citing extensive contemplation and encouragement from various sources.
Lara Trump hinted at a forthcoming announcement in January, indicating her continued passion for public service and her anticipation of serving the country again in the future. Earlier this month, Lara Trump had resigned as co-chair of the RNC, sparking speculation that she might be selected by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to fill Rubio's seat.
Despite some public support for Lara Trump's appointment, including endorsements from figures like Elon Musk and other MAGA-aligned Republicans, President-elect Trump refrained from actively pushing for her selection. Sources revealed that DeSantis, who ultimately holds the authority to make the appointment, expressed concerns about the optics of appointing Lara Trump to such a prominent position.
President-elect Trump distanced himself from the campaign advocating for Lara Trump's appointment, stating that the decision rested solely with DeSantis. He emphasized that he did not anticipate DeSantis choosing Lara Trump for the Senate seat and affirmed his confidence in DeSantis' ability to make the right choice.
