Ivanka Trump won't challenge Rubio for Senate seat in 2022: report
By Lexi Lonas - 02/18/21 12:15 PM EST
Ivanka Trump will not challenge Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for his Senate seat in 2022, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
An unidentified source told the newspaper that Trump was not considering a Senate bid, despite rumors that she would primary Rubio in the next election.
“Marco did speak with Ivanka a few weeks ago,†Nick Iacovella, a spokesman for Rubio, told the Times. “Ivanka offered her support for Marco’s reelection. They had a great talk.â€
Rubio, who was first elected by the state back in 2010. will be running for his third term in the Senate next year.
The Times' source also said that Rubio’s office asked for Trump not to address rumors about a Senate campaign until she and the senator could do a joint event in April.
According to the newspaper, Iacovella said there were discussions about an event, but would not say if Trump was asked not to discuss the Senate rumors.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/news/539407-ivanka-trump-wont-challenge-rubio-for-his-senate-seat-in-2022-report
