History of Lara Trump in Timeline

Lara Lea Trump is an American political figure and media personality, most notably known for her involvement with the Republican party and her connection to the Trump family through her marriage to Eric Trump. She served as a co-chair of the Republican National Committee. Before entering politics more directly, she worked in media, producing and hosting "Real News Update" for Trump Productions and producing for "Inside Edition." More recently, 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 and the former co-chair of the Republican National Committee.

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November 8, 2014: Marriage to Eric Trump

On November 8, 2014, after a six-year relationship, Lara Yunaska married Eric Trump in a ceremony at Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach, Florida, estate of Eric's father, Donald Trump.

2016: Spearheading Women's Empowerment Tour

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 Brad Parscale's Giles-Parscale company.

September 12, 2017: Birth of First Child

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

April 2019: Comments on German Chancellor's Decision

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 Parscale for Trump's reelection campaign. She was paid $180,000 a year through Parscale's private company, Parscale Strategy.

March 29, 2021: Joins Fox News as Contributor

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

2021: Declines to Run for Senate

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: Parting Ways with Fox News

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.

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". The cover debuted at No. 10 on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart and #6 on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales Chart.

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.

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: Resigns as RNC Co-Chair

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

2024: Speaks at Fundraiser for Log Cabin Republicans

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

2024: Starts Creating Own Music

Lara Trump began creating her own music in 2024.

February 5, 2025: Reported to Host Weekend Show on Fox News

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