Could Lara Trump replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate?

Could Lara Trump jump from the Republican National Committee (RNC) to the U.S. Senate?

Following news that U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio will likely be President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, speculation picked up on whom Gov. Ron DeSantis may appoint to Florida’s Senate seat. Sources close to Donald Trump and DeSantis tell Florida Politics that Lara Trump, Co-Chair of the RNC, will be considered.

A campaign among Donald Trump allies has already started, with U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a St. Petersburg Republican, endorsing a Lara Trump appointment.

“Lara Lea Trump needs to be the nominated replacement by Gov. Ron DeSantis for Rubio,” Luna posted. “She will keep the seat and avoid a messy primary for FLORIDA. Well spoken. Kicked butt on election integrity, etc.”

“And yes, she had my total and complete endorsement if she is asked to do it,” Luna added.

Luna’s call for the appointment seems especially notable as she won her House seat with James Blair, Political Director for Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, as her Campaign Manager.

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