Lara Trump Steps In as Fox News Host
"Led the Republican National Committee, a Fantastic Person"
'Women Who Contributed to Re-Election' and the Trump Administration
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump who contributed to his presidential victory, began her role as a weekend program host on Fox News on the 22nd (local time). Lara, wife of President Trump's second son Eric, hosted Fox News' interview program 'My View with Lara Trump' that day. The show airs during the prime Saturday time slot from 9 to 10 p.m. (Eastern Time), where Lara interviews and analyzes prominent figures.
A former TV producer, Lara played a significant role in Trump's re-election by serving as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) during the last presidential election. It was reported that she sought to succeed the Senate seat after Florida Senator Marco Rubio was nominated as Secretary of State, but later gave up and took on the role of Fox News host.
Earlier, in an interview with the online media outlet Axios, Lara expressed, "If given the opportunity, I am willing to expand my role at Fox News and also consider returning to politics." Fox News explained, "As America opens a new era of pragmatism, the focus will be on restoring common sense throughout American life."
President Trump actively promoted his daughter-in-law's broadcasting debut. Before the show aired, he posted on his social media, "Lara's new program starts tonight at 9 p.m. I may be a bit biased because I am her father-in-law, but Lara is truly an amazing person." He also said, "Lara, who led the RNC with Michael Whatley during our great 2024 presidential victory process, is a fantastic figure."
The first broadcast featured interviews with women who helped secure President Trump's re-election and later advanced to key government positions: Attorney General Pam Bondi, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, and White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt. Leavitt, a former spokesperson for the Trump presidential campaign, became the youngest White House Press Secretary at age 27.
Leavitt said, "It is a great honor to be the spokesperson for one of the most dynamic presidents in our lives." Regarding the recent opening of the White House press room to new media such as TikTok and podcast hosts, she stated, "Facts and truth must be put on the podium," and claimed, "Unfortunately, mainstream media is blinded by anti-Trump bias." Recently, the White House confronted the Associated Press by banning coverage of the presidential office and the presidential plane after AP refused to change references from 'the Gulf of Mexico' to 'the United States only.'
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