Several GOP senators are throwing out a familiar name to take over Marco Rubio’s Senate seat should he be confirmed as Secretary of State: the president-elect’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump.
The wife of Trump’s second son, Eric, Lara has been co-chair of the Republican National Committee since March of 2024 and just helped ensure Donald’s landslide win. It seems as if some were impressed with her performance:
Calls from Republicans are intensifying for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to pick President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump to replace his secretary of State pick, Marco Rubio, in the Senate.
On Thursday, Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) said he hopes Trump picks his daughter-in-law, echoing his colleagues Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.). Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) has also publicly backed her.
Judging from some of her recent commentary, she would enjoy such an opportunity:
BREAKING: Lara Trump responds to calls for Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint her U.S. Senator of Florida to fill Marco Rubio’s seat.
“If I am able to serve, I would love to serve the people of Florida… Truly to have that opportunity I think would be incredible” pic.twitter.com/2knLI3ClxX
— Tucker Carlson Network 🇺🇸 Fan Account (@TCNetworkFans) November 14, 2024
She had similar sentiments in another interview with Fox Business:
Lara Trump herself expressed interest in the position during an interview with Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo on Thursday.
“If this is something I am asked to do, I would seriously consider it, but I have yet to hear from Gov. DeSantis. So we’ll see what happens,” Lara Trump said.
Lara Trump has received praise from Republicans across the board for her role as Republican National Committee (RNC) co-chair, given the party’s massive wins last week.
Although there are some who are criticizing the idea online, in the end, it’s up to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Appointing Lara Trump would ensure that the incoming president has a loyalist in the Senate, but it would most definitely come with criticism from Democrats.
But DeSantis, who has been on a trade mission in Italy this week, will ultimately make the final call. The governor himself and a number of figures from his orbit have been floated as well, including his own chief of staff, as well as the state’s lieutenant governor and attorney general.
“There are a lot of good names in the mix for the Senate seat, Lara Trump being one of them,” Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power said. “I think she would be a capable voice if that’s the direction the governor decided to go in.”
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There have been so many recent Cabinet picks by Donald Trump in recent days that it seems like not an hour goes by without a new one being announced. Although this one is not Trump’s call, it will be interesting indeed to see what DeSantis decides.
