Lara Trump announced on X that she would be stepping down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), citing that during her time the RNC had three different goals. And it all came to fruition.
She begins her journey as RNC co-chair in March 2024, but there is widespread talk that she is considering her possible options as a father-in-law. President-elect Donald Trump once again takes the reins at the White House.
“With that big victory I felt like my time was up,” she said. “What I set out to do was accomplished.”
LARA TRUMP SAYS SHE ‘WOULD LIKE TO CONSIDER’ FILLING RUBIO’S SENATE SEAT IF ASKED BY DESANTIS
Republican presidential candidates Former President of the United States Donald Trump and Republican National Committee Chair Lara Trump speak during the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv. Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Trump only started her journey as co-chair in March. And it played a key role in Republicans regaining control of the Senate. while maintaining a narrow parliamentary majority.
There is talk that she may be considered to replace Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, as Trump has said he will be tapped to be the next secretary of state.
Last month, she told Fox News’ Sean Hannity that she “loves to serve the people of Florida” and “would love to consider” taking over the position if asked.
LARA TRUMP SAYS SHE WILL ‘DEFINITELY CONSIDER’ BECOME SEN, RUBIO’S REPLACEMENT: ‘WOULD BE AN HONOR’ | FOX NEWS VIDEO
Lara Trump speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on February 22, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
last Sunday Trump discussed with Howard Kurtz about how honored it would be to be considered
“Of course, over the past nine years, we have all had the opportunity to participate fully in politics. To understand Americans to what they want And we’ve all lived in Florida for over three years,” she said. “If that’s what’s in front of me. It would be a true honor.”
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump and a candidate for RNC co-chair, rallied a crowd of supporters in North Charleston. South Carolina on February 21, 2024 (Brandon Gillespie/Fox News)
Maye Musk, mother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is one of many pushing for her to replace Rubio.
“The Senate is an old man’s club. We need smart, young, outspoken women to share their secrets,” she posted on X. Lara Trump, 42
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Elon Musk seemed to agree with his mother’s sentiments as he replied to her X post saying, “Lara Trump is really awesome.”
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said on “Hannity” that he was “extremely excited” and that Republicans “Couldn’t do better… than Lara Trump.”
Ultimately, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is reportedly being considered to replace Pete Hegseth, will choose Rubio’s replacement.
Michael Whatley will remain RNC chairman.
Fox News Digital’s Alex Nitzberg and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
