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Lara Trump: These are a few of my favorite things about Miami

Lara Trump, Co-Chair of Republican National Committee, speaks during the second night of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 2024. (Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA)
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Lara Trump definitely isn’t afraid of heights.

The conservative pundit was in Miami last week taping a segment for FOX News Channel’s “My View,” which aired Saturday. The show focused on the impact New York City’s mayoral race could have on our local real estate market. Some speculate that if candidate Zohran Mamdani, a sharp critic of NYC developers and landlords, wins the November election, his victory may trigger a mass migration of New Yorkers to Miami.

During her Wednesday visit, President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law interviewed Mayor Francis Suarez on the 55th floor of the Paramount Miami Worldcenter condo tower downtown.

In an Instagram video, the 42-year-old mother of two is seen out on a terrace with Suarez, overlooking downtown’s gleaming skyline and Biscayne Bay.

Off-camera, the TV personality’s producer fires off a few questions about their faves in the 305. (Hint: They gave the same answers.)

The pair was first asked about which locally-shot show was better, “Miami Vice” or “CSI: Miami.”

Trump, 42, and Suarez, 48, agreed it was the Don Johnson-helmed ‘80s cop buddy classic, with Trump calling it the “OG.”

The second Q: Where would you rather live, a beach bungalow or high rise?

Both preferred city living in a skyscraper.

As for a “perfect day off” which rules, boat or beach?

Suarez, an avid spear fisherman, naturally chose the boat trip, but Trump picked it for another reason.

“I’m a beach girl,” admitted the Jupiter resident who was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. “But I gotta be honest: When you’ve got kids, the sand coming back in my car is not going to work for me.”

As for cocktails, it was again unanimous — a margarita, um, trumped, a mojito (hers with salt on the rim).

Finally, their favorite restaurants?

Trump went for Serafina, the chic meets family friendly Italian eatery, conveniently located inside the downtown’s Worldcenter. Suarez had a fittingly political response, choosing two Cuban-food icons, Versailles and Sergio’s, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary.

This story was originally published October 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM.

Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald
Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
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