Lara Trump withdraws name from consideration for Florida Senate seat

Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of incoming US President Donald Trump, has withdrawn her name from consideration for a seat in the Senate.

She stepped down this month as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), prompting speculation that she could replace outgoing Sen. Marco Rubio, a Republican from Florida whom Trump has nominated for 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 wished Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the best of luck in handpicking a replacement to serve out the remainder of Rubio’s six-year term, which ends in 2026.

In her remarks at X on Saturday, Lara Trump said, “I could not have been more honored to serve as RNC co-chair during the most high-profile election of our lifetime, and I am truly humbled by the incredible support that has been shown to me by the public.” in our country and here in the great state of Florida.”

She said she had a big announcement to share in January, without giving further details.

Lara Trump was elected RNC co-chair in March, strengthening her father-in-law’s influence over the party as he campaigned for the presidency.

Along with her husband, Trump’s son Eric, and his older brother Don Jr, she emerged as one of the best campaign surrogates for the Republican candidate in the run-up to the election.