
Lara Trump is considering a Senate run, leaving other Republican contenders in limbo until the president's daughter-in-law makes her final decision.
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis recently announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, prompting renewed speculation that Lara Trump, who previously voiced interest in the seat, may consider a run, according to reporting by Politico. Eric Trump's wife weighed entering the 2020 race but ultimately said she wasn't ready for public office due to having two young children at the time, then aged 1 and 3.