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Lara Trump has just made a surprising decision that could send shockwaves through the GOP in Florida. After weighing her options with the kind of caution generally reserved for picking a flavor of ice cream, she has chosen to take her name off the list of potential candidates for Marco Rubio’s soon-to-be-vacated Senate seat. It appears the political arena will have to wait a little longer for this Trump, who is not quite ready to follow in her father-in-law’s footsteps, yet.
In a social media post that could rival any dramatic soap opera finale, Lara expressed that she had given this monumental decision “an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many.” Of course, what good reality show doesn’t come with a cliffhanger? She also hinted at a “big announcement” coming in January, fueling speculation that she may have bigger plans up her sleeve—or maybe just a new skincare line.
The flood of support from Floridians and Americans alike has surely been heartwarming for Lara. After all, who wouldn’t feel “truly humbled” to receive adoration from the very people who voted for her father-in-law? This announcement arrives on the heels of chatter that her father had a little tête-à-tête with Governor Ron DeSantis about potentially appointing her to the Senate seat, making her decision all the more tantalizingly layered.
I removed my name too ..
Lara Trump removes name from Rubio Senate seat short list https://t.co/VjksyiILay via @dcexaminer
— Make L.A. Great Again 🇺🇸 (@lalovestrump) December 22, 2024
Formerly straddling two powerful Republican establishments, Lara made waves earlier this month when she stepped down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee. This may have been her way of test-driving the political waters before diving in, only to realize that maybe the waters aren’t as inviting as they looked from the shore.
While Lara Trump won’t be making a bid for a Senate seat just yet, her commitment to public service appears unwavering. Many conservatives are taking her at her word, hopeful that she will find another way to serve her country—or perhaps stage a political comeback that would make her father-in-law proud. The waiting game begins, but one thing is certain: Trump’s legacy is far from over in Florida.
