Lara Trump, President-elect Trump's daughter-in-law, said Saturday she is withdrawing from consideration for the Florida Republican. Marco Rubio's name in the US Senate.
“After much thought, reflection and encouragement from many, I have decided to withdraw my name from consideration for the United States Senate,” he wrote on X Saturday.
The president-elect has nominated Rubio for secretary of state.
“I have been honored to serve as co-chair of the RNC during one of the most high-profile elections in our lifetime and I am truly humbled by the incredible support shown to me by the people of this country. ours, and here in Florida,” Lara Trump added.
TRUMP SAYS HE DOESN'T EXPECT DESANTIS TO CALL LAMB LARA TRUMP AS RUBIO'S SENATE REPLACEMENT.
Lara Trump, President-elect Trump's daughter-in-law, said Saturday she is withdrawing from consideration for Florida Republican Marco Rubio's seat in the US Senate. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Trump, wife of Eric Trump, son of the president-elect, stepped down as chairman of the Republican National Committee earlier this month.
“I've read so many of your messages and I can't thank you enough,” Lara Trump said, adding that she had a “big announcement that I'm excited to share in January.”
He said he remains “incredibly passionate about public service and (looks forward) to serving our country again in the future. In the meantime, I wish Governor DeSantis the best of luck in this election.”
The president-elect had it first pressed DeSantis naming Lara as Rubio's replacement, a source in his political circle told Fox News Digital, but later told reporters that he did not expect him to choose him.
The president-elect appointed Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of state. (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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“That's his choice,” the president-elect added.
Rubio's senate replacement will be appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and will serve the remaining two years of Rubio's term.
In 2026, the seat will open for a full six-year term.
Lara Trump is married to President-elect Trump's son, Eric Trump. (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Lara Trump had previously said she was “seriously considering” the position, although she wasn't sure it was right for her.
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DeSantis once said he would to be elected before January.
Lara Trump did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.