Lara Trump, President-elect Trump’s daughter in law and former Republican National Committee (RNC) co-chair, removed her name from consideration to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.).
“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,” Trump wrote in a Saturday post on the social platform X.
“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 later added.
The incoming president announced Rubio as his Secretary of State choice in November. Earlier this month, Lara Trump stepped down as RNC co-chair to “heavily consider” taking on the role in Congress’s upper chamber.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) will choose Rubio’s replacement, if the senator is confirmed to lead the State Department. That replacement would serve until 2026, when a special election will be held to determine who will serve the remaining two years of Rubio’s term.
“In the meantime, I wish Governor DeSantis the best of luck with this appointment,” she said.
She also alluded to forthcoming announcement in January, urging followers to “stay tuned.”
