December 9th 2024.
Lara Trump has announced that she will be stepping down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee. She is currently exploring various options with her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, who is preparing to take office in the White House once again. One of the potential options being considered is for Lara to replace Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who has been chosen by Trump as the next Secretary of State. If Rubio is confirmed, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will have the responsibility of selecting his replacement until the end of his term in 2026.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Lara Trump expressed her serious consideration of this possibility. She admitted that she is not entirely sure of what this would entail, but is eager to gather all the necessary information if it becomes a reality. She also stated that she is fully committed to considering this opportunity.
Lara Trump was elected as the co-chair of the RNC in March, and played a significant role in the Republican's victory in the presidential election, as well as gaining control of the Senate and maintaining a slim majority in the House. Her next move could have a major impact on Republican politics, given her prominent position in the political sphere and her close connection to the incoming president.
The idea of having a member of the Trump family in the Senate has received praise from some Republicans. One of the advocates for Lara's potential replacement of Rubio is Maye Musk, the mother of Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. She posted on social media, "The Senate is an old man's club. We desperately need a smart, young, outspoken woman who will reveal their secrets." Lara Trump, at 42 years old, fits this description perfectly.
Elon Musk, who was present with Lara Trump on election night at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, responded to his mother's post, saying, "Lara Trump is genuinely great." Under the leadership of chairman Michael Whatley and co-chair Lara Trump, the RNC invested a significant amount of resources in recruiting over 230,000 volunteers and a team of lawyers for their "election integrity" efforts. This comes four years after Donald Trump lost his bid for re-election to Democrat Joe Biden, citing baseless theories of voter fraud. Outside groups such as Turning Point Action and America PAC, led by Musk, took on a larger role in advertising and mobilizing voters.
While Whatley will continue to serve as the chairman of the RNC, Lara Trump believes that she has achieved her goals in her role as co-chair. She stated, "With that big win, I kind of feel like my time is up. What I intended to do has been done." Lara also praised Musk's new initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a non-governmental task force headed by Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Their goal is to reduce the number of federal workers, cut unnecessary programs, and decrease federal regulations, as part of Trump's "Save America" agenda for his second term.
Lara Trump believes that this new administration will be different from the last one, starting with the structure of the White House. While Trump's daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner served as advisors in his previous administration, Lara does not expect any family members to hold any positions in the White House this time around. She stated that her father-in-law's main focus is on serving the American people for the next four years, after which he plans to step down.
In addition, Lara Trump predicts that the Republican Party will be more united than ever before. When she became co-chair in May, the Trump campaign and the RNC merged, resulting in staff changes and restructuring. She believes that this could pose a challenge for GOP lawmakers who do not align with Trump's agenda. She stated, "The whole party has totally shifted and totally changed. I think people are feeling a little more bold in coming out with their political views."
In conclusion, it is clear that Lara Trump's decision to step down as co-chair of the RNC has sparked a lot of speculation and interest in her future plans. As she considers the possibility of replacing Senator Rubio, her next move could have a significant impact on the political landscape and the Republican Party as a whole.
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