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Meet Lara Trump, Donald Trump's daughter-in-law whom he handpicked to lead the RNC

Talia LakritzMar 16, 2024, 00:22 IST

Lara Trump speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in 2023.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

  • Lara Trump, a former TV news producer married to Eric Trump, is the new cochair of the RNC.
  • She's been heavily involved in Donald Trump's presidential campaigns through the years.

Lara Trump, who is married to Donald Trump's son Eric, has been a loyal supporter of her father-in-law's political career since his first campaign in 2016.

Leveraging her background in TV news, she has produced promotional videos, represented the campaign at events, and become a regular face on Fox News.

Now, with Donald Trump's support, Lara Trump is gaining even more power in the GOP as the new cochair of the Republican National Committee.

She runs the RNC alongside its chair, Michael Whatley, a close Trump ally who served as North Carolina's GOP chair. The move puts Trump loyalists in control of the GOP's platform and funds.

Here's a look at Trump's background, relationship with the Trump family, and rise to power.

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Lara Trump (née Yunaska) grew up in North Carolina.

Eric and Lara Trump.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

After college, she went to culinary school and also spent time as a personal trainer.

Lara Trump competes in a triathlon in 2018.Adam Glanzman/Getty Images for Columbia Threadneedle Investments
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She met Eric Trump in 2008, and they wed in 2014.

Eric and Lara Trump in 2008.Davidoff Studios/Getty Images

She's a former TV news producer.

Lara Trump pre-records her address to the Republican National Convention in 2020.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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She has two children with Eric Trump.

Eric and Lara Trump with their son Luke and daughter Carolina in 2022.James Devaney/GC Images

During Donald Trump's presidency, she worked as a campaign consultant and hosted a "Real News" show on Facebook.

Eric and Lara Trump speak at a rally for Donald Trump.Loren Elliott / Getty
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Trump is passionate about dog rescue charities and owns two beagles.

Lara Trump attends a benefit for Rescue Dogs Rock NYC in 2018.Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

She worked as a contributor for Fox News until leaving in 2022 due to her involvement in Donald Trump's reelection campaign.

Laura Trump speaks at an event with Donald Trump in 2021.Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images
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She hosts a podcast called "The Right View."

Lara Trump speaks at CPAC.Getty

In February, she was elected cochair of the Republican National Committee.

Lara Trump speaks at the Republican National Committee spring meeting in 2024.CECILE CLOCHERET/AFP via Getty Images
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