Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, is resigning from her role as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), a position she has held since March.
Driving the news: In her resignation announcement, Lara Trump stated, “the job I came to do is now complete,” highlighting the RNC’s fundraising achievements, election integrity efforts, and voter turnout under her leadership.
- There is speculation around Lara Trump potentially replacing Florida Senator Marco Rubio in the Senate, who has been nominated by the president-elect to serve as the Secretary of State.
- Notable supporters advocating for Lara Trump to replace Rubio include billionaire Elon Musk, a close ally of the incoming president, and his mother, Maye Musk.
What she’s saying: “It is something I would seriously consider,” Trump told The Associated Press. “If I’m being completely transparent, I don’t know exactly what that would look like. And I certainly want to get all of the information possible if that is something that’s real for me. But yeah, I would 100% consider it.”
What we’re watching: The decision for Rubio’s replacement ultimately rests with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has indicated that the selection process will involve extensive vetting and candidate interviews, with a decision expected by the beginning of January.
