DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January
1 month ago

DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Floridians will likely know who their next U.S. senator will be by the beginning of January, Republican Gov. With Florida’s senior Sen. Marco Rubio tapped to be President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of state, it’s up to the governor to appoint his replacement, should Rubio be confirmed by his colleagues in the Senate. “Florida deserves a Senator who will help President Trump deliver on his election mandate, be strong on immigration and border security, take on the entrenched bureaucracy and administrative state, reverse the nation’s fiscal decline, be animated by conservative principles, and has a proven record of results,” DeSantis posted on X. Some Republicans in the state are pressuring DeSantis to appoint Lara Trump, including Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who voiced his support for the president-elect’s daughter-in-law on social media. “I have not been asked yet, but I certainly would strongly consider it if it is presented to me.” Some Republican politicos say appointing a member of the president-elect’s family to the Senate is a way for DeSantis to curry favor with his onetime rival for the GOP’s presidential nomination, and score a win with Trump’s dedicated supporters as the governor considers his own political future.

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Lara Trump buried on MSNBC for bailing on Senate bid for 'big' January announcement
1 day, 2 hours ago

Lara Trump buried on MSNBC for bailing on Senate bid for 'big' January announcement

Raw Story  

A decision by Lara Trump to withdraw her name from consideration to fill Sen. Marco Rubio's seat representing Florida was greeted with skepticism and no small amount of mirth on MSNBC on Sunday morning. Late Saturday night, just days after she reaffirmed she was very interested in taking Rubio's place after he was nominated by her father-in-law to be his …

Lara Trump Withdraws from Florida Senate Race
1 day, 13 hours ago

Lara Trump Withdraws from Florida Senate Race

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said on Saturday that she is removing herself from consideration to be a Florida senator -- ending speculation that she could replace Republican Senator Marco Rubio, who has been tapped to be the incoming administration's secretary of state. "After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I …

Lara Trump says she’s removing herself from consideration to be Florida senator
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1 day, 17 hours ago

Lara Trump says she’s removing herself from consideration to be Florida senator

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said Saturday that she’s removing herself from consideration to be a Florida senator — ending speculation that she could replace Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been tapped to be the incoming administration’s secretary of state. “After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I have …

Lara Trump withdraws from consideration to replace Rubio in U.S. Senate
1 day, 18 hours ago

Lara Trump withdraws from consideration to replace Rubio in U.S. Senate

The Hindu  

Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said on Saturday she has removed her name from consideration to replace outgoing U.S. Rubio was picked by Trump to serve as secretary of state. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will pick a replacement for Rubio, who is expected to resign as senator when Trump takes office on Jan. 20. There was speculation that …

Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump announces she won't be next Florida Senator
1 day, 19 hours ago

Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump announces she won't be next Florida Senator

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump, whom Trump made co-chair of the Republican National Committee, announced on Saturday she is no longer in consideration for the role of Senator in Florida. Trump team members openly floated the idea of Ron DeSantis appointing Lara Trump to replace Marco Rubio as a Senator in Florida. "After an incredible amount of thought, …

Lara Trump removes herself from Florida Senate sweepstakes
2 days, 18 hours ago

Lara Trump removes herself from Florida Senate sweepstakes

Politico  

Florida’s Senate seat will be up for grabs because Sen. Marco Rubio is stepping down early next year to become Trump’s secretary of state. DeSantis said in late November that he planned to make a decision on Rubio’s replacement early next year and promised to do “extensive vetting and candidate interviews” before he made a decision. President-elect Trump said this …

Key takeaways from Donald Trump's first post-election news conference
6 days, 18 hours ago

Key takeaways from Donald Trump's first post-election news conference

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday held a wide-ranging news conference in which he said he would preserve access to the polio vaccine but equivocated on other vaccines, pledged to look at bringing down the costs of pharmaceuticals and expressed doubts that his daughter-in-law might be Florida’s next senator. Here’s a look at some of what he touched on: Trump provides …

Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference
1 week ago

Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump, in his first news conference since his victory, downplayed concerns that his administration would revoke the polio vaccine’s authorization, suggested he could pardon New York City Mayor Eric Adams and said he will press Ukraine and Russia to end their war. We’re going to find out a lot.” But he also described Kennedy — the …

'Far from clear' DeSantis will give in to Trump appointment demand: NYT
1 week, 1 day ago

'Far from clear' DeSantis will give in to Trump appointment demand: NYT

Raw Story  

With the appointment of Sen. Marco Rubio to be Donald Trump's secretary of state, one of the two seats representing Florida in the closely divided Senate is open and it is up to Gov. According to a report from the Washington Post, Trump has pushed DeSantis to tap Lara Trump, the incoming president's daughter-in-law, for the seat but the Florida …

Lara Trump is stepping down as RNC co-chair. So what’s next?
2 weeks ago

Lara Trump is stepping down as RNC co-chair. So what’s next?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump announced on Sunday evening …

Lara Trump Steps Down As RNC Co-Chair, Considers Bid For Florida Senate Seat
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2 weeks ago

Lara Trump Steps Down As RNC Co-Chair, Considers Bid For Florida Senate Seat

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Among those possibilities is replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, whom Trump tapped to be the next secretary of state. https://t.co/zM6oHvuFk2 — Maye Musk November 12, 2024 Lara Trump is genuinely great https://t.co/iqbDJAMTLe — Elon Musk November 12, 2024 Led by chairman Michael Whatley and Lara Trump, the RNC invested heavily in recruiting roughly 230,000 volunteers and an …

Lara Trump to step down from RNC amid speculation over Florida Senate seat
2 weeks ago

Lara Trump to step down from RNC amid speculation over Florida Senate seat

CNN  

CNN — Lara Trump said Sunday that she is stepping down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee. “The job I came to do is now complete and I intend to formally step down from the RNC at our next meeting,” Trump said in a post on X. Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, announced the change amid speculation …

Lara Trump resigns as RNC co-chair amid Senate speculation
2 weeks ago

Lara Trump resigns as RNC co-chair amid Senate speculation

Salon  

Lara Trump is stepping down as the co-chair of the Republican National Committee and would "seriously consider" joining the U.S. Senate, the Associated Press reported on Sunday. “The job I came to do is now complete and I intend to formally step down from the RNC at our next meeting,” Lara Trump wrote on X, touting her accomplishments as co-chair, …

Vance and Rubio Senate replacements could create headaches for Trump: analyst
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Vance and Rubio Senate replacements could create headaches for Trump: analyst

Raw Story  

Vance stepping down from his Senate seat representing Ohio to become Donald Trump's vice president, and Sen. Marco Rubio also leaving his seat to become the new secretary of state, who will replace them in the Senate could dictate how easily the president-elect can get a GOP-majority Senate with a slim margin to back his every move. And we’re already …

DeSantis’ political future widens as Trump dangles Defense chief job
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

DeSantis’ political future widens as Trump dangles Defense chief job

Politico  

POLITICO interviewed 16 Republican lobbyists, elected officials and political consultants tied to both Trump and DeSantis about the possibility of the swap, many of whom were granted anonymity to talk freely. “This brings him well into the spotlight with Trump and the Trump administration, which, in my opinion, would keep DeSantis as a top three candidate and a top three …

Some Trump allies chafe at potential DeSantis appointment
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Some Trump allies chafe at potential DeSantis appointment

Politico  

During the primary, DeSantis suggested that Trump no longer had the energy to lead the country. He said he “didn’t know what goes into paying hush money to a porn star,” undercut Trump’s false claims he won the 2020 election, and said the “presidency is not a job for someone pushing 80.” And people close to Trump do not forget …

Trump considers DeSantis for Defense secretary as Hegseth appears to falter
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump considers DeSantis for Defense secretary as Hegseth appears to falter

Politico  

Bringing DeSantis into the Trump administration fold could help the governor’s political prospects given that he is term-limited and scheduled to leave office in early 2027 when it was anticipated he could run for president again. DeSantis, like Hegseth, may appeal to Trump’s stated goal of eliminating “woke” military officers from the Defense Department. DeSantis and Trump spoke Tuesday when …

Trump is 'shaping Florida’s congressional delegation in his own image': report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump is 'shaping Florida’s congressional delegation in his own image': report

Raw Story  

President-Elect Donald Trump has endorsed two Florida officials even ahead of their official congressional bids, according to Politico. Per the report, the MAGA endorsements for Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and state Sen. Randy Fine for the House "are widely considered to be the coveted golden ticket to getting elected in Districts 1 and 6, respectively, given their deep-red …

Trump's daughter-in-law Lara could be 1st family member to serve in Senate
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's daughter-in-law Lara could be 1st family member to serve in Senate

Firstpost  

Upon Florida Senator Marco Rubio’s confirmation as the Secretary of State, Governor Ron DeSantis is being urged to appoint US President-elect Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump as her replacement US President-elect Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump, who is married to his son Eric, may become the first from the Trump family to join the Senate. Lara Trump may become the …

As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State
1 month, 1 week ago

As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As President-elect Donald Trump names picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House, he’s bringing the Sunshine State with him. I think, you know, given where we are, I think me quarterbacking the Sunshine State is probably how I make the biggest difference.” Other possible …

Lara Trump says she would 'love' to be a Senator in response to speculation she could replace Marco Rubio in Florida
1 month, 1 week ago

Lara Trump says she would 'love' to be a Senator in response to speculation she could replace Marco Rubio in Florida

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump daughter-in-law Lara Trump says she would 'love' to serve in the Senate after her name got floated for the powerful appointment to succeed Marco Rubio, who is Trump's choice to be the next secretary of state. ''Likewise, if I am able to serve, I would love to serve the people of Florida,' said Donald Trump daughter in law …

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-14 05:44 WASHINGTON -- US President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Marco Rubio, Republican US senator from the state of Florida, will be the secretary of state during his second presidential term. "It is my Great Honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State," Trump …

"I would love to serve": Lara Trump beams over possible appointment to Senate seat
1 month, 1 week ago

"I would love to serve": Lara Trump beams over possible appointment to Senate seat

Salon  

Lara Trump is ready and willing to join the U.S. Senate if called, she told Fox News’s Sean Hannity on Wednesday. The co-chair of the Republican National Committee and daughter-in-law to Donald Trump has been floated by Florida Sen. Rick Scott as a potential replacement for Sen. Marco Rubio following his nomination earlier this week to serve as Donald Trump’s …

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- US President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Marco Rubio, Republican US senator from the state of Florida, will be the secretary of state during his second presidential term. "It is my Great Honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State," Trump said in a statement, adding …

Marco Rubio’s Senate seat could go to a DeSantis — or a Trump
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1 month, 1 week ago

Marco Rubio’s Senate seat could go to a DeSantis — or a Trump

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump may create an opening in Florida for a U.S. Senate seat, with his expected nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio to become Secretary of State. “This move would give DeSantis the option to run for the Senate seat himself in the 2026 special election, aligning with the end of his gubernatorial term.” He could also appoint his Lt. …

Marco Rubio’s Senate seat could go to a DeSantis — or a Trump
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Marco Rubio’s Senate seat could go to a DeSantis — or a Trump

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump may create an opening in Florida for a U.S. Senate seat, with his expected nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio to become Secretary of State. “This move would give DeSantis the option to run for the Senate seat himself in the 2026 special election, aligning with the end of his gubernatorial term.” He could also appoint his Lt. …

Lara Trump for Senate? Republicans eye the president-elect's daughter-in-law for Congress
1 month, 1 week ago

Lara Trump for Senate? Republicans eye the president-elect's daughter-in-law for Congress

Daily Mail  

Speculation has begun swirling that Lara Trump could be the perfect fit for a place in Congress. Multiple lawmakers have floated Lara Trump as a worthy replacement for Marco Rubio's soon to be vacant Florida Senate seat 'I'm actually going to make a public call for Gov. DeSantis to appoint Lara Trump to fill Marco Rubio's term in office,' Republican …

MAGA congresswoman claims Lara Trump would be the best pick to replace Marco Rubio in Senate
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1 month, 1 week ago

MAGA congresswoman claims Lara Trump would be the best pick to replace Marco Rubio in Senate

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna believes Lara Trump — the …

'More powerful by the minute': Trump reportedly handing gift to old foe with Cabinet picks
1 month, 1 week ago

'More powerful by the minute': Trump reportedly handing gift to old foe with Cabinet picks

Raw Story  

With Donald Trump appointing Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser — and possibly appointing Sen. Marco Rubio as secretary of state, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be tasked with selecting replacements. Ron DeSantis’ obituary following the presidential election is an idiot," Florida GOP consultant Anthony Pedicini told Politico. Jeanette Nuñez, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, former Florida House Speaker …

'Proved herself': MAGA congresswoman urges Marco Rubio be replaced by Lara Trump in Senate
1 month, 1 week ago

'Proved herself': MAGA congresswoman urges Marco Rubio be replaced by Lara Trump in Senate

Raw Story  

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump could become a U.S. senator if Gov. After Sen. Marco Rubio was named President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Secretary of State nominee, Luna told right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson that the RNC co-chair should replace him in the Senate. DeSantis to appoint, um, Lara Trump to fill Marco Rubio's term in office," Luna said. "I think …

Trump just handed ex-rival DeSantis some powerful decisions
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump just handed ex-rival DeSantis some powerful decisions

Politico  

“Everyone who wrote Gov. A veteran GOP Florida operative, similarly granted anonymity to discuss internal dynamics, said Tuesday they would be “shocked” if Uthmeier — who is currently in Italy with DeSantis on a trade mission — didn’t get the post. The House and Senate seats alone are already upending Florida’s future political landscape, as both Waltz and Rubio were …

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s pick for secretary of State
1 month, 1 week ago

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s pick for secretary of State

LA Times  

Marco Rubio, the combative and hawkish Republican senator from Florida, officially became President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of State on Wednesday. “He will be a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump said of Rubio in a statement. If confirmed, Rubio would …

Trump expected to pick Florida Senator Rubio as top diplomat, reports say
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump expected to pick Florida Senator Rubio as top diplomat, reports say

Al Jazeera  

US Senator Marco Rubio is known for his hawkish views on China and staunch support of Israel. United States President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, multiple media outlets have reported. Trump on Monday appeared to have settled on Rubio, though he could still change his mind, outlets including The New …

Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio to serve as his secretary of state, sources say
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio to serve as his secretary of state, sources say

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump is likely to pick Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, two people familiar with his thinking told CNN, as he rounds out his national security team in a second term. With Trump likely to pick Rubio as his top diplomat and, as CNN earlier reported, another China hawk in Florida Rep. Mike …

Who is Lara Trump? Trump's endorsement for RNC co-chair post
10 months, 1 week ago

Who is Lara Trump? Trump's endorsement for RNC co-chair post

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump endorsed his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, to help lead the Republican National Committee, a move that would tighten his hold on the party even as the 2024 nominating contest continues. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP Trump, in an announcement by his campaign on Monday night, proposed that Lara Trump, a former television producer who is married to his son, Eric, become …

DeSantis team welcomes contrast with Trump ‘chaos’ candidacy
1 year, 8 months ago

DeSantis team welcomes contrast with Trump ‘chaos’ candidacy

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Jim McKee is standing at the end of a line that snakes through five aisles of fiction inside the Books-A-Million store in Florida’s capital city. “Personally, I’d rather see DeSantis win the Republican primary than Trump,” McKee says softly, having to repeat himself to be heard. He has a good story to tell.” Indeed, conversations throughout Tallahassee’s …

DeSantis tested on immigration as he weighs 2024 candidacy
1 year, 11 months ago

DeSantis tested on immigration as he weighs 2024 candidacy

Associated Press  

TAVERNIER, Fla. — Florida Gov. DeSantis decides to do will be the right thing.” The episode unfolding in south Florida offers insight into DeSantis’ leadership as he eyes a presidential primary campaign against former President Donald Trump. Jeb Bush, a Trump rival during the 2016 campaign who attended DeSantis’ second inauguration last week, offered a warm assessment when asked to …

Gov. DeSantis taps state lawmaker as new secretary of state
2 years, 7 months ago

Gov. DeSantis taps state lawmaker as new secretary of state

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday appointed state Republican Rep. Cord Byrd as the new secretary of state, following the resignation of Laurel M. Lee. In a statement, DeSantis, a Republican, called Byrd a “staunch advocate for election security, public integrity, the fight against big tech censorship and the de-platforming of political candidates.” “Cord Byrd has been …

DeSantis parts with Trump in response to Surfside tragedy
3 years, 5 months ago

DeSantis parts with Trump in response to Surfside tragedy

Associated Press  

SURFSIDE, Fla. — When the coronavirus ravaged Florida, Gov. And he even skipped a rally in Sarasota headlined by former President Donald Trump, whose early endorsement was crucial in helping DeSantis win the governor’s race in 2018. Mac Stipanovich, a former Republican campaign strategist, said DeSantis is “less frightening than Trump” to some voters even as he steadily courts the …

Florida’s Val Demings launches bid to oust Rubio from Senate
3 years, 6 months ago

Florida’s Val Demings launches bid to oust Rubio from Senate

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Val Demings launched a bid for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, raising hope among Democrats of ousting Florida’s Republican Sen. Marco Rubio from the evenly divided chamber. In her Senate announcement video, Demings takes aim at Trump, calling him a “lawless president.” Then she takes aim at Rubio. They fall back to tired talking points …

Lara Trump reveals she is not running for Senate seat at Donald Trump speech
3 years, 6 months ago

Lara Trump reveals she is not running for Senate seat at Donald Trump speech

The Independent  

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Lara Trump: The Trump you’ve never heard of is quietly planning a Senate campaign
3 years, 6 months ago

Lara Trump: The Trump you’ve never heard of is quietly planning a Senate campaign

The Independent  

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