Lara Trump announced she will step down from her position as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) as she evaluates several opportunities following the expected return of her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, to the White House. Among the possibilities she is considering is running for Florida’s Senate seat, should Senator Marco Rubio be appointed as the next secretary of state.
In an interview with the Associated Press, Lara Trump confirmed that she would “seriously consider” replacing Rubio if he is confirmed for the secretary of state position. “If I’m being completely transparent, I don’t know exactly what that would look like. And I certainly want to get all of the information possible if that is something that’s real for me,” she said. “But yeah, I would 100% consider it.”
Lara Trump, who was elected as RNC co-chair in March, has played a crucial role in helping Republicans retake the White House, control the Senate, and maintain a narrow majority in the House. Her next move in politics could have a significant impact on the Republican Party, particularly given her high profile and connections to the incoming president.
The idea of a Trump family member holding a Senate seat has gained traction in some GOP circles. Maye Musk, mother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has publicly supported the idea. “The Senate is an old man’s club. We desperately need a smart, young, outspoken woman who will reveal their secrets,” Musk posted on X. Elon Musk himself responded positively to the suggestion, calling Lara Trump “genuinely great.”
During her time at the RNC, Lara Trump, along with RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, led an initiative to recruit volunteers and build a legal network aimed at ensuring “election integrity,” a key issue after Donald Trump’s 2020 loss. However, with the party’s election successes, Lara Trump believes she has accomplished her goals in the co-chair role. “With that big win, I kind of feel like my time is up,” she said.
Lara Trump also expressed support for the new initiative led by Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to reform federal agencies, reduce regulations, and streamline government functions. She praised their efforts, calling it “transformative to America in a great way.”
Looking ahead, Lara Trump expects a different dynamic in her father-in-law’s upcoming presidency, noting that no family members, including herself, will take official roles in the White House. “He really wants to get in there and do a good job for the four years, and that’s all he wants to serve,” she said.
Lara Trump also anticipates a more unified Republican Party under her father-in-law’s leadership, adding that the recent merger of the Trump campaign and RNC has reshaped the party, making GOP members more confident in expressing their political views.