Lara Trump Considered for Florida Senate Seat as Rubio Joins Cabinet

Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, is a potential contender to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat, pending his confirmation as Secretary of State.

• Lara Trump expressed willingness to consider a Senate role if approached, highlighting her past achievements as RNC co-chair.
• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds the decision to appoint Rubio's replacement, with Lara Trump among several candidates being considered.
• Prominent Republicans, including Senators Rick Scott and Lindsey Graham, have voiced support for Lara Trump's potential appointment.
• The appointment is seen as a strategic move to ensure loyalty within the Senate for the incoming Trump administration.
• The timeline for the appointment remains uncertain, with Marco Rubio's confirmation process expected to be relatively smooth.

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