Lara Trump, former President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, has officially announced that she will not be running for the U.S. Senate seat in Florida. This decision comes after weeks of speculation and rumors about her potential candidacy.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Lara Trump cited her young children as the main reason for her decision to not pursue the Senate seat. She explained that she wants to focus on her family and be there for her children during this important time in their lives.
“I am truly passionate about my home state of Florida and the conservative values that we hold dear. However, my priority at this time is to be there for my young children as they navigate through their formative years,” Lara Trump said in her statement.
Lara Trump had been considering a run for the Senate seat currently held by Senator Marco Rubio, who is up for reelection in 2022. She had been meeting with political advisors and supporters to gauge the level of support she would have if she were to enter the race.
Many political observers believed that Lara Trump would have been a strong contender in the Senate race, given her close ties to the Trump family and her experience as a campaign advisor for her father-in-law. However, her decision to withdraw from consideration has left a void in the race for the Republican nomination.
With Lara Trump out of the running, the focus now shifts to other potential candidates who may be interested in challenging Senator Rubio in the primary. Some names being floated as possible contenders include Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former Florida Governor Rick Scott, and Congressman Matt Gaetz.
It remains to be seen who will ultimately decide to run for the Senate seat in Florida, but one thing is certain – the race is sure to be highly competitive and closely watched by political observers. The decision by Lara Trump to not run for the Senate seat is a disappointment to many of her supporters, but ultimately, family comes first for her.