Senate Vacancy Sets Up Potential Revival of Trump-DeSantis Rift

Lara Trump gains support from Musk, others to succeed Rubio
DeSantis’ pick has the potential to renew discord with Trump

Lara Trump during a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania., on Oct. 5.Photographer: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

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November 16, 2024 at 2:46 AM GMT+9

Donald Trump’s closest allies have an idea for who should fill Marco Rubio’s Senate seat: Lara Trump, the president-elect’s daughter-in-law and co-chair of the Republican National Committee.

Rubio was nominated by Trump to be secretary of state, and will leave the Senate, where he has represented Florida since 2011, if he is confirmed.

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