L
ara Trump has announced her decision to resign as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) as she explores various opportunities along with her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, who is preparing for a return to the White House.
One possibility under consideration is to fill the Senate seat of Florida’s Marco Rubio, whom Trump has nominated for the position of Secretary of State. Should Rubio be confirmed, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will appoint someone to complete Rubio’s term, which runs until 2026.
“I would genuinely give it a lot of thought,” she shared in an interview with the Associated Press. “To be completely honest, I’m not entirely sure what that would entail. I want to gather all the necessary information if this opportunity is a real possibility for me. But absolutely, I would consider it.”
Lara Trump, who was appointed as RNC co-chair in March, played a significant role in helping the Republicans reclaim the White House and gain control of the Senate while narrowly retaining the House majority. Her next steps could have a major impact on the direction of Republican politics, given her prominent political presence and connections to the incoming president.
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The prospect of a Trump family member assuming a Senate position has been positively received in certain Republican factions. Among those advocating for her to take Rubio’s place is Maye Musk, the mother of Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.
“The Senate has become an old man’s club. We critically need a smart, young, and outspoken woman to expose their secrets,” she remarked on X. Lara Trump is currently 42 years old.
Elon Musk, who was present with Lara Trump on election night at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, responded to his mother’s comments by saying, “Lara Trump is genuinely great.”
Under the leadership of chairman Michael Whatley and Lara Trump, the RNC made significant investments in mobilizing around 230,000 volunteers and assembling a team of lawyers for what they termed their “election integrity” initiative, following Donald Trump’s loss to Democrat Joe Biden four years prior, where he cited unproven claims of voter fraud. Other organizations, including Turning Point Action and Musk’s America PAC, took more initiative in advertising and voter outreach efforts.
While Whatley will continue as RNC chairman, Lara Trump expressed that she believes she has fulfilled her objectives in the co-chair role.
“After that significant victory, I feel like my time has come to an end,” she commented. “I believe I have accomplished what I set out to do.”
Lara Trump also praised Elon Musk’s new initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which is a task force aimed at streamlining government operations. Headed by Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, their mission includes laying off federal employees, eliminating programs, and reducing federal regulations as part of Trump’s “Save America” agenda for his upcoming term.
“I genuinely believe we haven’t witnessed such transformative movement in our federal government since the founding of our nation,” she stated. “If they succeed in their objectives, it will significantly benefit America.”
She anticipates a different approach in this presidency, particularly regarding the administration’s structure. Unlike Trump’s previous term, where his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner held advisory roles, Lara Trump believes no family members will take positions in the White House this time.
“He is genuinely focused on delivering an excellent four years of service, with no desire to extend beyond that,” she remarked. “It’s four years, and then he’s done.”
Lara Trump also foresees a more united Republican Party than ever before. Since her appointment as co-chair in May, the Trump campaign merged with the RNC, resulting in staff layoffs and a restructuring of positions. She suggested this shift could pose challenges for GOP lawmakers who do not align with Trump’s vision.
“The party has completely transformed,” she asserted. “I think people are feeling emboldened to openly express their political opinions.”
—Reported by Linderman from Baltimore and Mendoza from Santa Cruz, California.
