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Lara Trump announced her resignation as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) on Monday, fueling speculation about her potential next move in politics, including a run for the U.S. Senate.
With her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, set to return to the White House, Lara Trump is reportedly considering a bid to replace Senator Marco Rubio of Florida. Rubio has been nominated as secretary of state, leaving his Senate seat potentially open for appointment by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
“It is something I would seriously consider,” Lara Trump told the Associated Press. “I don’t know exactly what that would look like, but I would 100% consider it.”
A Rising Political Figure
Lara Trump, 42, played a pivotal role in the GOP’s recent electoral victories, including retaking the White House and Senate while holding the House majority. As RNC co-chair, she spearheaded efforts to recruit more than 230,000 volunteers and an army of lawyers to bolster election integrity initiatives.
Her influence has drawn support for a potential Senate run, including from prominent figures like Maye Musk, mother of tech mogul Elon Musk. “The Senate is an old man’s club. We desperately need a smart, young, outspoken woman,” Maye Musk wrote on X. Elon Musk, who spent election night at Mar-a-Lago, echoed his mother’s sentiments, calling Lara Trump “genuinely great.”
Trump Endorses Successor at RNC
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed RNC Treasurer KC Crosbie to replace Lara Trump as co-chair. “KC has been with me from the very beginning, helping REAL Republicans get elected across the Country, and would be a tremendous Co-Chair,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Looking Ahead
While Lara Trump has ruled out serving in her father-in-law’s administration, she praised his plans for streamlining federal operations through the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Reflecting on her time as RNC co-chair, Lara Trump said she feels her goals have been achieved. “With that big win, I kind of feel like my time is up. What I intended to do has been done,” she said.
Her next move, whether in the Senate or elsewhere, could have significant implications for the future of Republican politics, particularly in Florida.
