By Associated Press’s JULIET LINDERMAN and MARTHA MENDOZA
As she weighs her choices with her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, expected to return to the White House, Lara Trump will resign from her position as co-chair of the Republican National Committee.
Replacing Florida Senator Marco Rubio, whom Trump appointed as the next secretary of state, is one of those options. In the event that Rubio is confirmed, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will select the successor for the balance of Rubio’s term, which ends in 2026.
In an interview with The Associated Press, she stated, “I would give it serious thought.” I’m not sure what that would look like if I were being totally open. And if it is something that is real to me, I definitely want to learn as much as I can. However, I would definitely give it some thought.
Lara Trump, who was elected as the RNC co-chair in March, played a significant role in the Republicans’ retake of the Senate and White House while retaining a slim House majority. Given her high political prominence and connections to the incoming president, her future actions could have a significant impact on Republican politics.
In certain Republican quarters, the notion of a Trump family member serving in the Senate has been praised. Maye Musk, the mother of Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, is one of the individuals advocating for her to succeed Rubio.
The Senate is a club for old men. She wrote on X, “We are in dire need of a young, intelligent, and honest woman who will share their secrets.” Lara Trump is forty-two years old.
Elon Musk replied to his mother’s post by saying, “Lara Trump is genuinely great.” Musk was with Lara Trump on election night at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Four years after Donald Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden in his reelection bid due to unsubstantiated or erroneous claims of voter fraud, the RNC made significant investments in assembling an army of lawyers and about 230,000 volunteers for what it dubbed its election integrity effort, under the leadership of Lara Trump and chairman Michael Whatley. Outside organizations like Musk’s America PAC and Turning Point Action assumed more responsibility for advertising and voter turnout.
Lara Trump stated that she believed she had achieved her objectives as co-chair, although Whatley will continue to serve as RNC chairman.
“I kind of feel like my time is up with that big win,” she remarked. I’ve done what I wanted to do.
Lara The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is a nongovernmental task group led by Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Trump praised this new venture. As part of Trump’s Save America agenda for his second term, they have been called upon to dismiss federal employees, abolish programs, and reduce federal regulations.
In many respects, she continued, I don’t believe we’ve witnessed such a shift in our federal government since the formation of our nation. And I believe that if they are successful in their plans, America will undergo a significant transformation.
She stated that, starting with the administration’s framework, she anticipates a different presidency this time: Although Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and daughter Ivanka were White House aides during his last administration, Lara Trump stated she doesn’t see any family members joining her father-in-law in the White House this time.
“He only wants to serve,” she said, “and he really wants to get in there and do a good job for the four years.” After four years, he’s gone.
Additionally, according to Lara Trump, she anticipates a more cohesive Republican Party than in the past. The RNC and the Trump campaign combined when she was appointed co-chair in May, reorganizing roles and firing employees. According to her, the outcome may cause problems for Republican members who disagree with Trump’s policies.
She claimed that the entire party had completely transformed and evolved. I believe that people are becoming a little more outspoken about their political beliefs.
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Mendoza reported from Santa Cruz, California, and Linderman from Baltimore.
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