Staff ReportsThe political chess game masquerading as the U.S. Senate is heating up in Florida, with President-elect Donald Trump shaking things up by nominating Sen. Marco Rubio for his Cabinet as Secretary of State. This move doesn’t just shuffle the deck; it also opens a golden opportunity for Lara Trump, the former president’s formidable daughter-in-law, to snag a Senate seat and strengthen the Republican hold over the chamber. The plot thickens as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis considers his next play with the impending vacancy.
With Rubio set to vacate his seat, the question on everyone’s lips is who will step up to fill the shoes of the man who has made a career of dodging the swamp’s murky waters. DeSantis could appoint himself—what a spectacle that would be—but the idea of making the lieutenant governor his designated successor feels about as feasible as a snowstorm in Hialeah. Much like resolving a family dispute over Thanksgiving dinner, this appointment will require a delicate touch.
.@LaraLeaTrump needs to be the nominated replacement by @GovDeSantis for Rubio. She will keep the seat and avoid a messy primary for FLORIDA. Well spoken. Kicked butt on election integrity. Etc.
— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) November 12, 2024
Republicans are already clamoring for Lara Trump to take the helm. Several big-hitters within the GOP, including Sen. Rick Scott, are singing her praises, proclaiming she would be an exceptional asset for the Sunshine State. Lara Trump has indicated she would consider the honor, citing her experience with the Republican National Committee as a solid foundation for representing Floridians. It’s brave to step into the political arena these days, full of leftist tantrums and endless campaign debates, but she recognizes the weight of the responsibility should she be chosen.
Support for Trump from within Republican ranks is nearly a symphony of agreement. The likes of Sen. Katie Britt and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna have jumped on the bandwagon, convinced that Lara Trump embodies the America First agenda. Luna has even called for DeSantis to make a swift appointment, perhaps believing that could prevent the GOP from a messy primary that would only serve to amuse the Democrats.
For all the excitement around Lara Trump, the competition remains stiff. Governor DeSantis is reportedly considering several candidates, including his right-hand woman Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. However, it appears that Lara Trump might just have the edge, especially given her nationwide recognition as a polarizing figure—a trait that comes in quite handy for an election cycle involving a Senate seat.
Whoever ultimately grabs the opportunity will only be in place until a special election in 2026 to fill the rest of Rubio’s term, leading to yet another election in 2028. Talk about a political hot potato. As DeSantis takes the reins of this appointment process, all eyes are glued to the next move. Florida’s conservative warriors are poised and ready, ensuring that whoever fills that seat will continue to carry the torch of red throughout the state.
