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Lara Trump Resigns as RNC Co-Chair, Eyes Marco Rubio's Senate Seat

Dec 9, 2024, 08:08 AM

Lara Trump, the wife of Eric Trump, has announced her resignation as co-chair of the Republican National Committee, fueling speculation that she may be appointed to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Marco Rubio. Rubio is expected to resign to serve as Secretary of State in President-elect Donald Trump's administration. Lara Trump has expressed interest in the position, stating that she would '100% consider' replacing Rubio. During her tenure at the RNC, she highlighted her achievements in surpassing fundraising records, enhancing election integrity efforts, and increasing voter turnout. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds the authority to appoint a replacement for Rubio's seat, with prominent Republicans like Senator Rick Scott and Representative Matt Gaetz expressing support for Lara Trump's potential appointment. Her resignation has intensified discussions about her potential role in the Senate.