Lara Lea Trump (née Yunaska), born on October 12, 1982, in Wilmington, North Carolina, is an American TV host, television producer, and political figure. She has been serving as co-chair of the Republican National Committee since March 2024. Lara is married to Eric Trump, the third child of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Over the years, she has made a name for herself in media, politics, and even music.
Key Facts
- Date of Birth: October 12, 1982
- Age: 42 years (as of 2024)
- Birthplace: Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
- Nationality: American
- Profession: TV host, TV producer, and political figure
- Spouse: Eric Trump
- Children: 2
- Siblings: Younger brother, Kyle Robert Yunaska
Early Life and Education Lara Trump was born to Linda Ann Sykes and Robert Luke Yunaska. She attended Emsley A. Laney High School and later graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in communications from North Carolina State University. Additionally, she pursued culinary studies at the French Culinary Institute in New York, further highlighting her varied interests.
Television Career Before stepping into the political spotlight, Lara built a successful career in media. From 2012 to 2016, she worked as a story coordinator and producer for the TV news magazine Inside Edition. In 2021, she joined Fox News as a contributor, but her time there ended in December 2022 due to network policies surrounding political involvement, especially after her father-in-law, Donald Trump, announced his bid for re-election.
Political Involvement Lara Trump’s political career took off during the 2016 Trump presidential campaign. She played an instrumental role in organizing the Trump-Pence Women’s Empowerment Tour and was a liaison for Brad Parscale’s campaign team. Following her father-in-law’s election, she became an online producer and fundraiser for his political activities, and in 2020, she was a senior consultant for his re-election campaign.
Her political work was not without controversy. In 2019, Lara criticized German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s handling of the European refugee crisis, calling it “the downfall of Germany.” She also campaigned alongside far-right activist Laura Loomer during the 2020 election and was among the speakers at the “Save America” rally preceding the January 6 Capitol attack.
Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee In early 2024, Lara Trump received an endorsement from Donald Trump to serve as co-chair of the Republican National Committee, alongside North Carolina Republican Party leader Michael Whatley. She campaigned on a platform of dedicating all RNC resources to re-electing Donald Trump as president. She was elected to the role on March 8, 2024, with a unanimous vote.
Music Career In 2023, Lara ventured into music by releasing a cover of Tom Petty’s song “I Won’t Back Down,” which debuted at #10 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart and #6 on the Country Digital Song Sales chart. Despite her chart success, her singing career has faced heavy criticism, with some questioning her musical talent. In 2024, she began creating her own music, further expanding her artistic ambitions.
Personal Life Lara Trump met Eric Trump in 2008, and the couple married on November 8, 2014, at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump’s estate in Palm Beach, Florida. They have two children, born in 2017 and 2019, respectively.
