Career Timeline of Lara Trump: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Lara Trump made an impact.

Lara Lea Trump is an American political figure known for her involvement in the Republican party. She served as the co-chair of the Republican National Committee and is married to Eric Trump, son of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Prior to her role in politics, she worked as a producer and host for Trump Productions' Real News Update and as a producer for Inside Edition. More recently, in February 2025, she debuted her own show, My View with Lara Trump, on Fox News Channel.

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2012: Joins Inside Edition

In 2012, Lara Trump started working for the TV news magazine Inside Edition.

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2016: Role in Donald Trump's 2016 Presidential Campaign

During Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, Lara Trump spearheaded the Trump-Pence Women's Empowerment Tour and served as the Trump Tower liaison for Giles-Parscale company.

2016: Leaves Inside Edition

In 2016, Lara Trump left her role at the TV news magazine Inside Edition.

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2020: Senior Consultant for Trump's Reelection Campaign

In 2020, Lara Trump was a senior consultant to Parscale for Donald Trump's reelection campaign. She received $180,000 a year through Parscale's private company and took on broad advisory roles.

March 29, 2021: Joins Fox News as Contributor

On March 29, 2021, Lara Trump became a contributor for Fox News.

2021: Declined Senate Run

In 2021, after rumors that she would run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Richard Burr, Lara Trump declined to run and endorsed Ted Budd.

December 2022: Parted ways with Fox News

In December 2022, Fox News announced it had parted ways with Lara Trump due to its policy against employing individuals running for office or involved with a candidate.

2023: Release of Tom Petty cover

In 2023, Lara Trump released a cover of Tom Petty's song "I Won't Back Down". It debuted at No. 10 on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart and #6 on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales Chart.

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February 12, 2024: Endorsed for RNC Co-Chair

On February 12, 2024, Lara Trump was endorsed by Donald Trump for the Republican National Committee's co-chair, alongside Michael Whatley for chair.

March 8, 2024: Elected Co-chair of the RNC

On March 8, 2024, Lara Trump was unanimously elected co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC).

May 2024: Release of Single "Hero"

In May 2024, Lara Trump released her third single, entitled "Hero". Negative critical reception focused on Trump's vocals and Auto-Tune usage.

December 9, 2024: Resigned as Co-chair of the RNC

On December 9, 2024, Lara Trump resigned from her position as co-chair of the RNC amid speculation of a Senate appointment.

2024: Spoke at Fundraiser

During Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, Lara Trump spoke at a fundraiser in North Carolina for the Log Cabin Republicans.

2024: Began creating her own music

In 2024, Lara Trump began creating her own music.

February 5, 2025: The New York Times reports on Lara Trump's Weekend Show

On February 5, 2025, The New York Times reported that Lara Trump would begin hosting a weekend show, 'My View with Lara Trump', on Fox News starting on February 22.

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