Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of the president-elect donald trumpShe announced Saturday that she is withdrawing herself from the Florida Senate race. That ended speculation that she could replace the Republican senator. Marco RubioA person appointed to represent the incoming administration. Secretary of State.
President Lara Trump said on her social media, “After great thought, consideration, and encouragement from many people, I have decided to withdraw my name from the candidacy for the United States Senate.”
Instead, she promised “a big announcement to share in January.”
The announcement comes weeks after Trump announced that he was. Republican National Committee co-chairman resignsIt’s a move that raises questions about whether she will contest for the Senate seat.
If Rubio is confirmed, who will be his successor? Selected by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — will serve for two years 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 retake the White House and Senate while maintaining a slim majority in the House of Representatives. Given her rising political stature and ties to the president-elect, what she does next could shape Republican politics.
The idea of putting Trump family members in the Senate has garnered support from some Republicans, including Tesla’s mother Maye Musk and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, whom Trump appointed as co-chairs of a group tasked with reducing federal spending and regulation during his presidency. I received it. Second presidential term.
Rubio is expected to be quickly appointed to his new position by his Senate colleagues. DeSantis said Floridians will know their next senator by early January.
