Should Sen. Marco Rubio be confirmed as secretary of state in Trump's incoming administration, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would need to choose a successor.

Summary

Lara Trump, RNC Co-Chair and daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, announced her intention to step down from the RNC amid speculation she may be considered to fill a potential Florida Senate vacancy.

This follows Marco Rubio’s nomination as Secretary of State in Trump’s incoming administration.

If confirmed, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would appoint Rubio’s replacement to serve until 2026.

Trump expressed openness to the role, stating she would “seriously consider” the opportunity while awaiting further clarity on the decision.

  • just_another_person@lemmy.world
    10·
    17 days ago

    This is a QPQ from Trump. He floated Desantis as a possible replacement to Hegseth for Pentagon. Leave him dangling for a minute to really think about this, and now it’s all but done. Lara Trump will get the seat fill, and Desantis will get Pentagon. Corrupt to the core.

    • dhork@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      17 days ago

      Or, better yet, Lara Trump will get the seat first, then DeSantis will blow his confirmation hearing, and end up not getting confirmed.