Lara Trump, daughter-in-law to President-elect Donald Trump and Republican National Committee Co-Chair, is expressing her desire to be appointed as the replacement for Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate, as he transitions to Secretary of State. Lara stated that she would be honored to serve as Senator, citing her three and a half years living in Florida and praising Governor Ron DeSantis for his leadership in turning the state solidly red.
Although Governor DeSantis has not yet discussed the eventual opening with Lara Trump, she has continued to make her pitch for the position on Fox News. DeSantis, however, has noted that he is in no rush to announce a pick and is currently gathering names of potential candidates for vetting and interviews.
Former Governor Rick Scott believes that Lara Trump is the right person to replace Rubio, praising her hard work and commitment. Scott believes that DeSantis will choose Lara Trump because she is clearly qualified, well-received in Florida, and capable of winning an election in two years. The selection of the Senate replacement is expected to be made by the beginning of January.
Overall, Lara Trump’s interest in the Senate appointment and the speculation surrounding her potential selection by Governor DeSantis has drawn attention to the political landscape in Florida and the upcoming race for Rubio’s seat.
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