American politics is not particularly known for its political dynasties, though there have been family politicians who rose to the top of the ladder. But few families have captivated the public’s attention as much as the Trumps. Donald J Trump, the former president who is running for the job the third time this year, has dominated headlines for years, but recently, another family member has stepped into the spotlight: Lara Trump.
As the wife of Eric Trump and now the co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Lara’s journey from apolitical television producer to a key figure in the GOP underscores the unpredictable nature of American politics. A family affair Moments before Thomas Crooks fired shots targeting Trump addressing a crowd of supporters last week, it was a quintessentially Trumpian scene. Donald Trump, surrounded by his family at a rally at his Doral golf resort in Florida, proudly listing his children and grandchildren to the adoring crowd — Don Jr , Eric and Barron.
Yet, one family member was notably absent. “You like Lara, right,” Trump asked, with his characteristic showmanship. “Lara is [not] only the head of the Republican Party, she’s upwardly mobile.
” Lara Trump’s rapid ascent within the Republican Party has been nothing short of meteoric. From her beginnings as a producer for “Inside Edition,” she has become a formidable presence in American politics. Her new role as co-chair of the RNC places her at the helm of the party’.