RNC treasurer announces bid to replace Lara Trump as co-chair
NBCNOV 30 2024
Lara Trump Exits RNC Role Amid US Senate Speculation
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The Spin
Republican narrative
The US Senate could use Lara Trump — a smart, young, outspoken woman — to break up its all-boys club. As a mother, Trump knows the issues that everyday Americans are concerned about, and she can be their voice among the elites in Congress. It's a no-brainer for DeSantis to pick her.
Democratic narrative
Lara Trump is unqualified to be a Senator. But that doesn't matter in the Republican Party, which the Trumps have totally taken over. DeSantis will acquiesce because nothing matters other than what Donald Trump — and possibly Trump confidante Elon Musk — wants.