10 hours Ago By Bill Pan
Lara Trump, former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, announced Saturday she no longer seeks to fill Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) soon-to-be-vacant seat.
“I could not have been more honored to serve as RNC co-chair during the most high-stakes election of our lifetime and I’m truly humbled by the unbelievable support shown to me by the people of our country, and here in the great state of Florida,” she said, adding that she has received “many kind messages” of support. In the post, Trump hinted at a “big announcement” coming in January, telling her followers to “stay tuned.” “I remain incredibly passionate about public service and look forward to serving our country again sometime in the future.
In the meantime, I wish Governor [Ron] DeSantis the best of luck with this appointment.” The mother-of-two and wife of President-elect Donald Trump’s middle son Eric, Lara Trump had expressed interest in filling Florida’s Senate seat, saying she would “100 percent consider” taking the job if offered by DeSantis. “Ron’s doing a good job, and it’s his choice,” he said.
“Nothing to do with me.” Potential candidates for the Senate seat include Lt. Gov.
Jeanette Núñez, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, DeSantis’ Chief of Staff James Uthmeier, former Florida House Speakers Jose Oliva and Paul Renner, and Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis, among others. DeSantis is expected to make his decision by the beginning of January..
