Trump family member eyes crucial Senate position as top pick for Florida seat
**Lara Trump** might get Florida Senate spot after Marco Rubio moves to Secretary of State role. The ex-presidents daughter-in-law already has backing from key Republican figures
In a surprising political-shift Lara Trump daughter-in-law of the president-elect is now front-runner for Floridas Senate seat. The position (currently held by Marco Rubio) will open up when he takes his new job as Secretary of State
I was truly so honoured to be the co-chair of the RNC through really the most historic election‚ I think‚ of any of our lifetimes
The ex-TV producer and current RNC co-chair whoʼs been living in the sunshine state for about three years told Fox News sheʼd “love“ to represent Florida. Her selection would need approval from governor Ron DeSantis - a one-time rival of her father-in-law
Support for Lara Trump is growing fast with key-figures backing her nomination:
- Rick Scott‚ junior Senator from Florida
- Katie Britt‚ Alabama Senator
- Various GOP state officials
The position would last till 26ʼ when a special election happens. Other possible picks include James Uthmeier DeSantisʼs chief-of-staff and states attorney-general Ashley Moody. The choice could help the president-elects agenda in Congress - as his daughter-in-law knows his America First plans better than anyone
