Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of US President-elect Donald Trump, has withdrawn her name from consideration for a seat in the Senate.
This month, she stepped down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), fueling speculation that she could replace outgoing Sen. Marco Rubio, a Republican from Florida whom Trump nominated to be secretary of state.
But in a post on X, she said she had removed herself from consideration “after an incredible amount of thought, contemplation and encouragement from so many.”
She said she wishes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis well in selecting a replacement to serve out the remainder of Rubio's six-year term, which expires in 2026.
In her X post on Saturday, Lara Trump said, “I couldn't be more honored to serve as co-chair of the RNC during the highest-stakes election of our lifetimes, and I'm truly humbled by the incredible support people have shown me to our country and here in the great state of Florida.”
She said she has a big announcement to share in January, without elaborating.
Lara Trump was elected co-chair of the RNC in March, cementing her father-in-law's influence over the party as he campaigns for the presidency.
Along with her husband, Trump's son Eric and his older brother Don Jr., she has emerged as one of the best surrogates in the Republican candidate's campaign in the run-up to the election.