History of Lara Trump in Timeline

Lara Lea Trump is an American political figure known for her involvement in the Republican Party and her marriage to Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump. She served as the co-chair of the Republican National Committee. Before entering politics more directly, 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 launched her own show, My View with Lara Trump, on the Fox News Channel.

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October 12, 1982: Lara Yunaska's Birth

On October 12, 1982, Lara Lea Yunaska, later known as Lara Trump, was born. She would later become a political figure, co-chair of the Republican National Committee, and wife of Eric Trump.

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November 8, 2014: Marriage to Eric Trump

On November 8, 2014, Lara Yunaska married Eric Trump in a ceremony at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, solidifying their relationship.

2015: European migrant crisis

During the European migrant crisis of 2015, Angela Merkel decided to accept refugees.

2016: Spearheading Women's Empowerment Tour

During Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, Lara Trump spearheaded the Trump-Pence Women's Empowerment Tour and acted as the Trump Tower liaison for Brad Parscale's Giles-Parscale company, playing a significant role in the campaign.

September 12, 2017: Birth of First Child

On September 12, 2017, Lara Trump and Eric Trump welcomed their first child, expanding their family.

April 2019: Comments on Angela Merkel's Refugee Policy

In April 2019, Lara Trump described German Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to accept refugees during the 2015 European migrant crisis as "the downfall of Germany," sparking controversy.

August 19, 2019: Birth of Second Child

On August 19, 2019, Lara Trump gave birth to her and Eric Trump's second child, further expanding their family.

2020: Senior Consultant for Trump Reelection Campaign

In 2020, Lara Trump was a senior consultant to Parscale for Donald Trump's reelection campaign, receiving $180,000 a year through Parscale's private company, Parscale Strategy. She also campaigned with Laura Loomer.

March 29, 2021: Joins Fox News as Contributor

On March 29, 2021, Lara Trump joined Fox News as a contributor, expanding her presence in the media landscape.

2021: Declines Senate Run

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

December 2022: Departure from 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. Her father-in-law, Donald Trump, had announced his 2024 presidential bid the month before.

2023: Release of "I Won't Back Down" Cover

In 2023, Lara Trump released a cover of Tom Petty's song "I Won't Back Down", which debuted at No. 10 on Billboard's 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 her father-in-law for the Republican National Committee's co-chair, along with Michael Whatley for chair. She declared that every penny would go to electing Donald Trump as President.

March 8, 2024: Elected as RNC Co-Chair

On March 8, 2024, Lara Trump was elected co-chair of the RNC by a unanimous vote, marking a significant achievement in her political career.

May 2024: Release of "Hero" Single

In May 2024, Lara Trump released her third single entitled "Hero". The song faced negative reception focusing on vocals and Auto-Tune usage.

December 9, 2024: Resigns from RNC Co-Chair Post

On December 9, 2024, Lara Trump resigned from her position as co-chair of the RNC amid rumors about her potential appointment to the Senate, a move that generated considerable attention.

2024: Donald Trump's Presidential Re-election Bid

Donald Trump declared his presidential re-election bid for the 2024 election.

2024: Speaks at Log Cabin Republicans Fundraiser

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

2024: Began Creating Own Music

In 2024, Lara Trump began creating her own original music, marking a new venture in her career.

February 5, 2025: Announcement of Weekend Show on Fox News

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, expanding her role in media.

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February 22, 2025: Debut of "My View with Lara Trump"

On February 22, 2025, Lara Trump's new show, "My View with Lara Trump," debuted on the Fox News Channel, marking a new chapter in her media career.

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July 24, 2025: Announces Decision Not to Run for Senate Seat

On July 24, 2025, Lara Trump announced that she would not run for the Senate seat being vacated by Thom Tillis, ending speculation about her potential candidacy.