Official announcement from the U.S. Department of State or Marco Rubio's office

Lara Trump Resigns as RNC Co-Chair, Eyes Florida Senate Seat Amid Rubio Rumors

Dec 9, 2024, 05:10 AM

Lara Trump has announced her resignation as co-chair of the Republican National Committee after nine months in the role, fueling speculation about a possible appointment to the U.S. Senate seat from Florida. She confirmed she would "100% consider" replacing Senator Marco Rubio, who is rumored to be resigning to serve as Secretary of State. Reports indicate that nearly 60% of Florida Republicans support her potential appointment. Governor Ron DeSantis would be responsible for selecting Rubio's replacement if the seat becomes vacant. During her tenure at the RNC, Lara Trump highlighted her success in surpassing fundraising records, bolstering election integrity efforts, and turning out voters.