Trump Downplays Lara Trump's Senate Prospects as Rubio Heads to State Department

Dec 16, 2024, 05:28 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has indicated that he does not expect Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, to the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by Senator Marco Rubio, who is set to become the next Secretary of State. Trump praised DeSantis' governance, stating, 'Ron's doing a good job, that's his choice - nothing to do with me,' during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago. Despite this, Trump lauded Lara Trump's capabilities, calling her 'unbelievable' and highlighting her work at the Republican National Committee, where she served as co-chair until recently. Lara Trump has expressed interest in the Senate position, stating she would 'seriously consider' the appointment if offered. DeSantis has mentioned that he aims to make a decision on Rubio's replacement by early January, after conducting extensive vetting and candidate interviews, focusing on candidates who will help President Trump deliver on his election mandate.