Lara Trump to resign as RNC co-chair amid rumors of move to fill Florida Senate seat

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Lara Trump announced on Sunday night she would step down from her position as co-chair of the Republican National Committee as rumors swirl about her replacing Sen. Marco Rubio in Florida.

Trump, the wife of President-elect Donald Trump's son Eric, said on X that her job with the RNC is "complete" after the November election that saw her father-in-law return to the presidency along with the Republican Party taking control of the House and Senate.

"Serving as the GOP co-chair throughout the course of the most consequential election in American history has been truly been the honor of my life," Trump said on social media. "The job I came to do is now complete, and I intend to formally step down from the RNC at our next meeting."

She said during her tenure, the Republican Party set fundraising records, built "the largest army" of lawyers and poll watchers to ensure fair elections and boosted early voting.

"We accomplished all three," she said. "Thank you to our incredible team at the RNC, our amazing chair, and of course, thank you to President Donald Trump. We are so proud of you and I'm grateful you trusted me in this position."

The decision comes amid reports that she could be selected to fill the Senate seat left vacant by Rubio, R-Fla., who has been nominated by Donald Trump as his secretary of state. If approved by the Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis would be left to fill the post until the next election in 2026.

DeSantis's name has already been floated as a replacement for Trump's Defense pick Pete Hegseth if that nomination falters and some believe picking Lara Trump would be another way for the governor to curry favor with his one-time party rival.

Lara Trump has not shied away from saying she would be open to a new position.

"If I am tapped to serve in another capacity, it truly would be an honor," Lara Trump recently told Fox News about the possibility. "I have not been asked yet, but I certainly would strongly consider it if it was presented to me."

Two GOP Senators have already voiced their support for Lara Trump -- South Carolina's Lindsey Graham and Alabama's Katie Britt.