Lara Trump’s future ventures could have a significant influence on the landscape of the GOP, given her high-profile political status and her connection to the President-elect. As the co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), her impending exit is tied to the exploration of several opportunities, including ones with her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, who is due to retake the oval office.
One proposition on the table is the prospect of stepping into the shoes of Florida Senator Marco Rubio. The President-elect has nominated Rubio to fill the role of Secretary of State in the new administration. If Senator Rubio’s confirmation goes through, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be tasked with appointing a replacement to fill the resulting Senate vacancy until Rubio’s term ends in 2026.
In a dialogue with The Associated Press, Lara Trump expressed a strong consideration for this Senate opportunity, though she admitted there were still many details to work out. She noted, ‘It’s definitely an option I’m considering seriously. I don’t have the entire picture yet, but I’m fully willing to delve into all the necessary information to make this decision, if it truly becomes a realistic proposition for me.’
Lara Trump was elected to the RNC co-chair position in March. She was a substantial contributor to the GOP’s success in securing the Presidency and the Senate majority, while also keeping a slight majority in the House. Her next set of actions could potentially transform the future trajectory of the GOP, keeping in mind her high political stature in the party and her links to the President-elect.
There is broad support within the Republican party for the idea of inducting a Trump family member into the Senate. Driven by chairman Michael Whatley and Lara Trump, the RNC made a massive investment in marshalling about 230,000 volunteers and developing a legal team for what they titled as their ‘election integrity’ operation.
This initiative followed four years after Donald Trump’s failed reelection bid against Democrat Joe Biden, a defeat that was oft attributed to unpredictable and uncorroborated claims of voter fraud. While Michael Whatley will continue as the RNC chairman, Lara Trump believes she has successfully fulfilled the objectives she set for herself as the co-chair.
After revelling in the big victory, Lara has shared her thoughts, ‘I feel like my term has reached its natural end. What I set out to achieve has been accomplished.’ She had commendable words for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an independent task force led by a noteworthy entrepreneur. The task force’s mandate includes eliminating federal employment, reducing programs, and diminishing federal regulations under Trump’s ‘Save America’ blueprint for his second term.
Her admiration for DOGE’s work is evident, ‘In many ways, I don’t think we’ve seen shifts like this in our federal government since the inception of our nation.’ She suggests that the success of their plans may lead to groundbreaking transformations for America.
In sharing her expectations for the upcoming administration, she anticipates a markedly different execution this time around. The previous term saw Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner serving as White House advisers. However, in this new term, Lara Trump doesn’t anticipate any family member occupying a position in the White House alongside the President-elect.
In her words, ‘His primary focus is serving effectively for four years. Just four years of dedicated service and then he plans to step down.’ Lara Trump has strong views about the future of the Republican Party, predicting a level of unity unparalleled in its history.
Taking on the role of co-chair earlier in May led to the merging of the Trump campaign and the RNC. She warns that GOP lawmakers who do not align with Trump’s platform could find themselves in challenging situations. As she puts it, ‘The party as a whole has dramatically evolved and transformed.’
She further elaborated by adding, ‘People are gradually feeling increasingly confident in expressing their political beliefs.’ With this in mind, the future direction of the Republican Party will be largely influenced by Lara Trump’s political decisions and actions, displaying the role she holds within the party and her ties to the upcoming administration.