Lara Trump, President Trump’s daughter-in-law, announced that she has withdrawn her name from consideration to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). President Trump nominated Rubio to be his secretary of state. Rumors swirled that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may appoint Lara Trump. #BREAKING: Lara Trump withdraws name from consideration by Gov. Ron DeSantis to be appointed U.S. Senator from Florida — Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) December 21, 2024 “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 said. “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. I have read so many of your kind messages and I cannot thank you enough. I do have a big announcement that I’m excited to share in January, so, stay tuned,” she continued. “I remain incredibly passionate about public service and look forward to serving our country again sometime in the future. In the meantime, I wish Governor DeSantis the best of luck with this appointment,” she added. 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. I could not have been more honored to serve as RNC co-chair during the most high-stakes election of our… https://t.co/ARdvTQki9N — Lara Trump (@LaraLeaTrump) December 21, 2024 BBC reports: Lara Trump was elected as RNC co-chair in March, solidifying her father-in-law’s influence over the party as he campaigned for the presidency. Alongside her husband, Trump’s son Eric, and his older brother Don Jr, she emerged as one of the top campaign surrogates for the Republican candidate in the run-up to the election. BREAKING: Lara Trump withdraws her name from consideration by DeSantis to be appointed U.S. Senator. “I remain incredibly passionate about public service and look forward to serving our country again sometime in the future. In the meantime, I wish Governor DeSantis the best… pic.twitter.com/6ft69k4cBd — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 21, 2024 Per NBC News: If Rubio is confirmed by the Senate to serve as secretary of state, his seat will become vacant. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has previously said that his team would likely make a selection for who fills Rubio’s seat by the beginning of January. “Florida deserves a Senator who will help President Trump deliver on his election mandate, be strong on immigration and border security, take on the entrenched bureaucracy and administrative state, reverse the nation’s fiscal decline, be animated by conservative principles, and has a proven record of results,” DeSantis said in a November post to X after Trump tapped Rubio. Even while at the RNC, Lara Trump had previously expressed openness to working in another position, fueling speculation that the Senate slot could become hers. “If I am tapped to serve in another capacity, it truly would be my honor. I have not been asked yet, but I certainly would strongly consider it if it is presented to me,” she told Fox News in November.