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Summary

Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of Donald Trump, has withdrawn her name from consideration for Florida’s Senate seat, previously held by Marco Rubio.

Rubio, nominated for secretary of state, will have his replacement chosen by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

A prominent surrogate during Donald Trump’s campaign, Lara’s withdrawal follows speculation about her continued political ambitions.

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[–] [email protected] 51 points 4 days ago (1 children)

UH OH! Somebody found something juicy on her.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 days ago

I think we established already that doesn't matter. Oh wait, woman - matters now for some reason.

[–] [email protected] 42 points 4 days ago (1 children)

She also won't accept the Grammy for Best Song

[–] [email protected] 25 points 4 days ago

That would make a great article for The Onion. A whole bunch of things she announces she’s turned down that she is completely unqualified for.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Considering people straight up do not care if these people are murderers I can only assume she's done something cripplingly embarrassing, or she has been told she's getting put somewhere better which is worse...

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Senator is a tough job. She can probably do better in something else, like a Cabinet post.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

You're right, she probably could grift better in something else like a cabinet post. Senators don't get nearly the same opportunities for corruption.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Also, the Cabinet posts come with a built-in 'deep state' of professionals who do most of the actual work.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 4 days ago

She was RNC chair briefly, right? I bet she couldn't withstand any scrutiny as to where the money was spent. Same with the DNC. Follow the money.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 days ago

Maybe she hasn’t raped anybody?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 days ago

Lol as if she would want to even pretend to work.