Lara Trump, the president-elect’s daughter-in-law donald trumpsaid Saturday that she is removing herself from consideration for Florida senator, ending speculation that she could replace the Republican senator. Marco Rubiowho has been selected to be the incoming administration secretary of state.
“After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation and encouragement from so many, I have decided to remove my name from consideration by the United States Senate,” Lara Trump posted on X.
Instead, he promised a “big announcement to share in January.”
The announcement comes weeks after Trump announced that he did resign as co-chairman of the Republican National Committeea move that raised questions about whether he might be running for a Senate seat.
If Rubio is confirmed, his replacement, who would it be chosen by the Republican governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis — He would serve for two years until the next regularly scheduled election in 2026.
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Elected as co-chair of the RNC in March, Trump was a key player in the GOP’s recapture of the White House and control of the Senate, while maintaining a narrow majority in the House. What he does next could shape Republican policy, given his high political profile and ties to the new president.
The idea of placing a member of the Trump family in the Senate had been supported by some Republicans, including Tesla mother Maye Musk and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, whom Trump has named co-head of a group tasked with reducing spending and federal regulations during its period. second term as president.
His Senate colleagues are expected to quickly confirm Rubio in his new position. DeSantis has said Floridians will likely know their next senator in early January.