What Happened to Lara Lea Trump?

Lara Lea Trump, born Lara Yunaska on October 12, 1982, in Wilmington, North Carolina, began her career in television as a story coordinator and producer for "Inside Edition" from 2012 to 2016. Her public profile significantly rose after her marriage to Eric Trump in 2014, becoming a vocal advocate for her father-in-law, Donald Trump, during his 2016 presidential campaign. She played a crucial role as a surrogate and later as a senior consultant for his 2020 reelection campaign, hosting "Real News Update" for Trump Productions.

In March 2021, Trump joined Fox News as a contributor, but her tenure was interrupted in December 2022 when Fox News parted ways with her due to its policy against employing individuals involved with active political campaigns, as Donald Trump had announced his 2024 presidential bid. Despite this, she continued to make unpaid appearances on the network.

A significant turning point in her political career came in February 2024 when Donald Trump endorsed her for co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), alongside Michael Whatley for chair. She was unanimously elected to the position on March 8, 2024, and quickly began reshaping the RNC, focusing on election integrity and fundraising, and aligning the committee closely with Donald Trump's agenda. Under her leadership, the RNC saw a steep increase in fundraising, bringing in $76 million in April and $65.6 million in March 2024.

Lara Trump resigned as RNC co-chair on December 9, 2024, amidst speculation that she might be appointed to fill a vacant Florida Senate seat if Marco Rubio became Secretary of State. However, she withdrew her name from contention for that seat on December 21, 2024. In July 2025, she also announced she would not run for the North Carolina Senate seat being vacated by Thom Tillis in 2026, despite earlier considerations and her father-in-law's encouragement.

Returning to media, Trump debuted her talk show, "My View with Lara Trump," on Fox News on February 22, 2025, replacing "One Nation with Brian Kilmeade" in its time slot. As of July 2026, she continues to host this show, providing commentary on political and social issues. Recent activities include discussing Supreme Court rulings on transgender athletes and birthright citizenship on June 30, 2026. On July 9, 2026, she shared a video from the cockpit of the first flight to land at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport and discussed "Trump Accounts" aimed at teaching financial literacy to children. She remains a prominent public speaker and advocate for conservative values and animal welfare.