Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of US President-elect Donald Trump, has withdrawn her name from consideration for a seat in the Senate.
She stepped down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) this month, fueling speculation that she could replace outgoing Sen. Marco Rubio, the Florida Republican whom Trump nominated for secretary of state.
But in a message on X, she said she had ruled herself out of consideration “after an incredible amount of thought, consideration and encouragement from many”.
She said she wished Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the best of luck in selecting a replacement to serve out the remainder of Rubio’s six-year term, which ends in 2026.
