Lara Trump removes herself from consideration for Florida Senate seat
President-elect Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law has removed herself from consideration to be named to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate.
Posting a statement on social media, Lara Trump, the former co-chair of the Republican National Committee and Eric Trump’s wife, said that she had another “big” announcement about her future plans that she would unveil next month instead.
“After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I have decided to remove my name from consideration for the United States Senate,” Lara Trump wrote.”I could not have been more honored to serve as RNC co-chair during the most high-stakes election of our lifetime and I’m truly humbled by the unbelievable support shown to me by the people of our country, and here in the great state of Florida,” she added. “I have read so many of your kind messages and I cannot thank you enough.”
Rubio has been nominated by Trump as secretary of state and will vacate his seat if confirmed.
The Republican governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, will have the opportunity to name someone to the position. He has not said who is under consideration.
