History of Lara Trump in Timeline

Lara Trump is an American political figure prominent within the Republican party. Married to Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump, she served as the co-chair of the Republican National Committee. Prior to her role in the RNC, she worked as a producer and host for Trump Productions' Real News Update and was also 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 Trump's Birth

On October 12, 1982, Lara Lea Trump (née Yunaska) was born. She is an American political figure, the former co-chair of the Republican National Committee and is married to 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, the Palm Beach, Florida estate of Donald Trump, after a six-year relationship.

2015: European Migrant Crisis

In 2015, the European migrant crisis occurred, during which German chancellor Angela Merkel decided to accept refugees.

2016: Spearheading the Trump-Pence Women's Empowerment Tour

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

September 12, 2017: Birth of First Child

On September 12, 2017, Lara and Eric Trump's first child was born.

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 European migrant crisis of 2015 as "the downfall of Germany; it was one of the worst things that ever happened to Germany."

August 19, 2019: Birth of Second Child

On August 19, 2019, Lara Trump gave birth to the couple's second child.

2020: Senior Consultant for Trump's Reelection Campaign

In 2020, Lara Trump was a senior consultant to Brad Parscale for Donald Trump's reelection campaign. The campaign paid her $180,000 a year through Parscale's private company, Parscale Strategy. She also campaigned with far-right activist and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer.

March 29, 2021: Lara Trump Joins Fox News

On March 29, 2021, Lara Trump joined Fox News as a contributor.

2021: Declined Senate Run and Endorsed Ted Budd

In 2021, after Donald Trump left office, Lara Trump declined to run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Richard Burr and endorsed the eventual winner, U.S. Representative Ted Budd.

December 2022: Fox News Parts Ways with Lara Trump

In December 2022, Fox News announced that it had parted ways with Lara Trump, because it has a policy to not employ anyone running for office, or involved with a candidate. This occurred after Donald Trump declared his presidential re-election bid for the 2024 election 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". 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: Endorsement 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. She declared that if she were to become co-chair, then "every single penny will go to the number one and the only job of the RNC — that is electing Donald J. Trump as President of the United States and saving this country."

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

On March 8, 2024, Lara Trump was elected co-chair of the RNC by a unanimous vote.

May 2024: Release of "Hero" Single

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

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

On December 9, 2024, Lara Trump resigned from the post of RNC co-chair, amid speculation that she would be appointed to fill the remainder with Marco Rubio's unfinished term in the Senate.

2024: Donald Trump's Presidential Re-election Bid

In 2024, Donald Trump sought re-election as president of the United States.

2024: Began Creating Own Music

In 2024, Lara Trump began creating her own music.

2024: Fundraiser Speech for Log Cabin Republicans

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

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

On February 5, 2025, it was reported that Lara Trump would begin hosting a weekend show, "My View with Lara Trump", on Fox News beginning on February 22.

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