After playing a pivotal role in securing a Republican trifecta in Washington, Lara Trump is stepping down from her leadership role at the Republican National Committee (RNC), sparking widespread speculation about her next move. The 42-year-old, soon-to-be daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, has co-chaired the RNC alongside Michael Whatley since early 2024.
The duo, backed by Donald Trump, succeeded Ronna McDaniel and effectively integrated their operations with an energized Trump campaign. Their efforts delivered victories in all seven battleground states and some of the most competitive U.S. Senate races, including those in Pennsylvania and Ohio. With her track record of success, Lara Trump could soon find herself working closely alongside her high-profile allies.
As a resident of Florida, she is under consideration to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate following his expected confirmation to serve as secretary of state. The Associated Press reports that Lara Trump is “seriously consider[ing]” such a move. “It is something I would seriously consider,” she said in an interview. “If I’m being completely transparent, I don’t know exactly what that would look like. And I certainly want to get all of the information possible if that is something that’s real for me. But yeah, I would 100% consider it.”
Lara, 42, would shine brightly in the Senate, both as a member of a presidential family and as one of the youngest lawmakers, bringing a lot to the table. One of her most notable supporters is Maye Musk, the mother of Elon Musk, who believes the Senate’s outdated ways need a revitalization. “The Senate is an old man’s club. We desperately need a smart, young, outspoken woman who will reveal their secrets,” she posted on X. Elon concurred with a response of his own. “Lara Trump is genuinely great,” he wrote.
During her tenure at the RNC, the organization significantly expanded its legal efforts, filing numerous court challenges against Democratic-supported voter expansion initiatives. These included allegations of voter fraud, such as the illegal counting of certain mail-in ballots during Pennsylvania’s Senate race. The party also trained and deployed over 25,000 volunteers, complementing external get-out-the-vote efforts by groups like Turning Point Action and Musk’s America PAC. “With that big win, I kind of feel like my time is up,” she said. “What I intended to do has been done.”
Lara has praised her father-in-law for his efforts to significantly reduce the size of government. She fully supports Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency, for instance. “I really don’t think we’ve seen movement like this in our federal government since our country’s founding in many ways,” she said. “And I think if they are successful in what they plan to do, I think it is going to be transformative to America in a great way.”
