Ivanka Trump rules out 2022 run, muting talk of political dynasty
- The ex-president’s daughter called Florida Senator Marco Rubio earlier this month to say she does not plan to challenge him when his seat is up next year
- Daughter-in-law Lara Trump has not made up her mind about a potential Senate bid in North Carolina
Donald Trump says he is open to running for president again in 2024, but there are no immediate plans under way to turn the family into a political dynasty like the Kennedys or the Bushes.
Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, called Florida Senator Marco Rubio on February 2 and told him she does not plan to run against him when his seat is up in 2022, according to people familiar with the discussion who requested anonymity to discuss a private conversation.
Trump’s oldest son, Donald Trump Jnr, also does not plan to run for any office in the next election cycle, though he is aware of suggestions that he pursue a Senate seat from Pennsylvania or Montana or move to Wyoming to challenge Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney, people familiar with his plans said.
Cheney, daughter of former vice-president Dick Cheney, voted to impeach the former president and was censured by her state Republican Party amid demands for her resignation.
One family member may still dip into politics. Lara Trump, who is married to Trump’s son, Eric, has seriously considered seeking public office and has not made up her mind about running for the open Senate seat in North Carolina that will be vacated by retiring Senator Richard Burr, people familiar with her plans said.