A.G. Gancarski
Lara Trump went on Fox News Wednesday night to say unequivocally she wants the Senate seat being vacated by Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio.
But she hasn’t talked to the man making the appointment, yet.
“If I am able to serve, I would love to serve the people of Florida. This is my home state now and has been for three years. This is where Eric and I live and truly to have that opportunity, I think would be incredible, and no one knows better than I do the America first agenda or the goals of Donald Trump and the coming four years. So, if I am asked, I would love to consider it, but I have yet to have a conversation with Governor DeSantis, so we will have to see,” she said on “Hannity.”
Florida Politics previously asked the Governor’s Office about reporting that Lara Trump was the pick.
DeSantis’ spokesperson Bryan Griffin reminded that the Governor is on a week-long trade mission to Italy, adding that the Governor’s Office will notify Florida Politics when there is something to share on the topic.
“I’d also point out that no official nomination has been confirmed by President Trump, so there would not yet be a need to name a replacement,” Griffin said, in comments before Rubio’s appointment was official.
Florida Politics again reached out to Griffin for comment after Rubio was selected, but have yet to hear back. Florida Politics also reached out to Griffin after Lara Trump’s comments Wednesday night.
Meanwhile, a source familiar with Sen. Rick Scott’s thinking says he wants DeSantis to appoint Lara Trump. The relationship between the current Governor and his immediate predecessor has been strained over the years, so it’s unclear if that endorsement helps her case.
29 comments
Frankie M.
November 13, 2024 at 9:43 pm
A mere formality…what trump wants trump gets. Heil Trump!
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Scott K Rineer MD MPH
November 13, 2024 at 9:45 pm
well, I would also love to serve the citizens of Florida as a US Senator – especially by appointment and then can build a database and run again in four years (serious statements here) — We normal citizens don’t have the means to which a US Senate campaign could be launched. Launching a US House of Representatives campaign could be in the future possibly but that’s also a challenge. Initial thoughts of reading this post ….
PeterH
November 13, 2024 at 10:24 pm
Lara will fit right in with the long roster of undereducated underperforming unqualified stupids who represent Florida residents in Washington.
“When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn’t become a king. The palace becomes a circus.”
TURKISH PROVERB
Florida is Red
November 14, 2024 at 6:00 am
Poor bitter Peter H. You and your empty vessel candidate got run over last week. Pick yourself up off the ground and face iit this was a rejection of the most inept administration in a lifetime A rout.
PeterH
November 14, 2024 at 7:08 am
Republicans continue to be America’s worst enemy!
Without a doubt, Americans will come to regret installing a twice impeached, miserable hateful lying northern fraud in the Oval Office.
It won’t be long before America experiences high unemployment coupled with high inflation.
Red Storm
November 14, 2024 at 8:29 am
So you were happy with high inflation? You were fine with the invasion from the Southern Border? Foreign policy chaos was okay with you? Then there is the defund movement and crime in general. You wanted four more years of that?
FLPatriot
November 14, 2024 at 10:28 am
Trump IS high inflation. Just as Bushes were so too is every Republican president. Give it a year…You will be pissed at the GOP.
Joe
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 am
Holy cow, maybe turn off Fox News for once in your peabrained life, you absolute puppet Red Stormfront.
Skeptic
November 13, 2024 at 11:05 pm
It would be a welcome slap in the face for all the Republicans who have invested their careers in turning Florida bright red.
Judy Troiano
November 14, 2024 at 7:42 am
That’s POLITICS
Florida is Red
November 14, 2024 at 9:12 am
And that is the bottom line.
Ocean Joe
November 14, 2024 at 7:34 am
Impressed by the Republican race to the bottom at warp speed. I think his cabinet picks must be Trump’s way of ensuring he actually IS the smartest guy in the room for a change.
Red Storm
November 14, 2024 at 8:02 am
Can do no worse than Buttabug, Austin, Granholm, Mayorkas, etc, etc.
Joe
November 14, 2024 at 11:13 am
Actually you can do much, much worse, and Trump is proving that. You are going to get the chaos and dysfunction you voted for, and you’ll deserve it. Turn off the Fox propaganda now and then, Red Stormfront.
PAY UP
November 14, 2024 at 9:02 pm
MAGA TRASH, the 4 fine people you mentioned are way better than anyone trump would pick. you are just so maga blind, that you have everything reversed. common illness nowadays. pay up.
Judy Troiano
November 14, 2024 at 7:41 am
My husband and I have lived in Florida for 3 years. It would be wonderful if Lara Trump fills the position of Marco Rubio.
Skeptic
November 14, 2024 at 7:50 am
Floridians love carpetbaggers.
PeterH
November 14, 2024 at 8:08 am
Another real estate agent posting on Florida Politics! 🙄
Skeptic
November 14, 2024 at 8:38 am
Welcome to Florida. Ronnie D will only appoint someone if he is certain of two things — 1. He/she will get out of his way in ‘26 and 2. He can win the primary if the shill reneges. Does Lara fit that bill?
Florida is Red
November 14, 2024 at 9:16 am
I would argue that DeSantis is more popular of a governor than Scott. If he wants to be a US Senator then he most likely would win that easily as well
Florida is Red
November 14, 2024 at 9:16 am
I would argue that DeSantis is more popular of a governor than Scott. If he wants to be a US Senator then he most likely would win that easily as well
FLPatriot
November 14, 2024 at 10:28 am
Go back. Florida is tired of you carpetbaggers.
Triumph
November 14, 2024 at 11:14 am
Yes, wonderful… for me to poop on!
Kathleen Gorman
November 16, 2024 at 9:10 am
You have it all right, Judy. Good for you and your husband for coming to FL and getting a grip on how FL works.
Joe
November 14, 2024 at 11:10 am
From the Inside Edition tabloid desk to the US Senate: what a dumb reality these pathetic Trumps and their idiot voters are remaking in their dear leader’s image.
MH/Duuuval
November 15, 2024 at 4:56 pm
Bathos.
Kathleen Gorman
November 16, 2024 at 9:11 am
Let it go, and move forward, Joe.
MH/Duuuval
November 17, 2024 at 10:34 am
It’s worth putting down a marker since Peachy has constantly told everyone about the deep MAGA bench.
Deep in the swamp, that is.