As the cabinet of President-Elect Donald Trump begins to take shape, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is expected to become the next U.S. Secretary of State. Upon accepting the position and confirmation, Rubio will vacate his seat in the Senate allowing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis the opportunity to fill it with a handpicked successor.
One name now being floated to take over the Senate seat is Lara Trump, the President-elect’s daughter-in-law.
The possibility of Trump being given the role is picking up support from conservative lawmakers in Washington, including U.S. Senator Katie Britt.
“She just got off a historic win,” Britt (R-Montgomery) told Axios. “She understands the America First agenda. For me, I think she would be a tremendous pick, a voice for hard working families and another mom of school aged kids that understands what we’re up against, and that’s to fight to protect the American dream.”
According to Axios, other possible contenders for the seat include DeSantis’ Chief of Staff James Uthmeier and Florida’s Attorney General, Ashley Moody.
Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten
