Calls from Republicans are Intensifying for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to pick Trump’s Daughter-in-Law Lara Trump (R) to Replace His Secretary of State pick, Marco Rubio, in the Senate.
On Thursday, Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) said He hopes Trump Picks Lara, echoing His Colleagues Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Katie Britt (R-AL). Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-13th District) has also Publicly backed Her.
Appointing Lara Trump would ensure that Trump has a Loyalist in the Senate, but it would most definitely come with Criticism from Democrats.
But DeSantis, who has been on a Trade Mission in Italy this week, will ultimately make the Final call. The Governor, and a number of figures from His orbit have been floated as well, including His Chief-of-Staff, as well as the State’s Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General.
“There are a lot of good names in the mix for the Senate seat, Lara Trump being one of them,” Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power said. “I think she would be a capable voice if that’s the direction the governor decided to go in.”
Lara Trump Herself expressed Interest in the Position: “If this is something I am asked to do, I would seriously consider it, but I have yet to hear from Gov. DeSantis. So we’ll see what happens”.
Lara has received Praise from Republicans across the board, for Her Role as Republican National Committee (RNC) Co-Chair, given the Party’s Wins last week.
“She worked incredibly hard at the RNC and helped deliver a huge win for Trump and Republicans across the country,” said One Florida House Republican. “She is articulate and would be a reliable MAGA vote for Trump.”
The Speculation over the Seat’s future comes as the State has become the Epicenter of Republican Party Politics. In addition to Nominating Rubio, Trump also tapped Florida’s Rep. Mike Waltz (R-6th District) for National Security Adviser, and Florida’s Rep. Mike Waltz (R-6th District) for Attorney General.
Trump is carrying out His Transition Operation from His Mar-a-Lago Home in Palm Beach, FL, with His incoming chief-of-Staff and Veteran Florida Political Operative Susie Wiles (R).
The Dynamic could put Trump and DeSantis, who put their Republican Primary Rivalry aside, ahead of the General Election, on a potential Collision course. The Two famously Engaged in a highly Personal Presidential Primary Battle. Another added element is Wiles’s Central Role in Trump’s Political World.
Wiles worked on DeSantis’s successful 2018 Gubernatorial Campaign, but the Two developed a Fift. She responded to News of DeSantis dropping out of the GOP Primary in a Post on X, writing “Bye, bye.”
To be clear, Trump has Not Publicly pushed for Lara Trump to fill the Position. Meanwhile, DeSantis Endorsed the then-Republican Candidate after Exiting the Primary, part of an effort at Burying the Hatchet. In April, Trump and DeSantis met for Three hours, in South Florida, in a Meeting that was arranged by Businessman Steve Witkoff. Witkoff was Appointed to be Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East earlier this week.
Trump touted the Meeting as “Great” and confirmed He had the “full and enthusiastic support” of DeSantis. The Governor was given a Speaking Role at the Republican National Convention months later, and has played a Central Role in Pushing for an Investigation into the Second Assassination Attempt against Trump in Palm Beach.
If DeSantis decides to move in a different direction than Lara Trump, He still has a significant Pool of Applicants. Other Names floated to Replace Rubio include: DeSantis’s Chief of Staff James Uthmeier (R), Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez (R), and State Attorney General Ashley Moody (R).
“All great people,” the Florida House Republican said. “Also heard there are some congressional names being batted about. This is the [governor’s] call and only he and Casey are going to be in the know,” they said, referring to Florida first lady Casey DeSantis.
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