- Lara Trump, a former TV-news producer married to Eric Trump, is the cochair of the RNC.
- She’s a regular on Fox News and has been heavily involved in Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns.
- She’s been floated to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate after he was picked for Trump’s Cabinet.
Lara Trump, who is married to Donald Trump’s son, Eric Trump, has been a loyal supporter of her father-in-law’s political career since his first campaign in 2016.
Leveraging her background in TV news, she has produced promotional videos, represented the campaign at events, and become a regular guest on Fox News.
With Donald Trump’s support, Lara Trump gained even more power in the GOP when she became the cochair of the Republican National Committee in March alongside Michael Whatley, a close Trump ally who served as North Carolina’s GOP chair.
After Trump named Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his nominee for Secretary of State, some Trump loyalists called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint Lara Trump to fill his Senate seat.
Here’s a look at Lara Trump’s background, relationship with the Trump family, and rise to power.
Representatives for Lara Trump and the RNC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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