Age, Biography, and Wiki
Lara Trump was born on October 12, 1982, which makes her 42 years old as of 2025. She is the daughter-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump and married to Eric Trump. Lara's career spans television production, political commentary, and public speaking, with notable roles at Fox News and as a host of her own show, "My View with Lara Trump" .
Occupation | Republicans |
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Date of Birth | 12 October 1982 |
Age | 42 Years |
Birth Place | Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S. |
Horoscope | Libra |
Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Lara Trump's height and weight are not widely reported, she is known for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise such as running, biking, and swimming .
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Dating & Relationship Status
Lara Trump is married to Eric Trump, and they have two children together: Eric Luke Trump (born September 12, 2017) and Carolina Dorothy Trump (born August 19, 2019) .
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; her father in-law, Donald Trump, had declared his presidential re-election bid for the 2024 election the month before.
During Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, she spearheaded the Trump-Pence Women's Empowerment Tour and served as the Trump Tower liaison for Brad Parscale's Giles-Parscale company. After her father-in-law was elected president, she became an online producer and fundraiser for him.
After Lara Trump's father-in-law left office in 2021, it was widely rumored that she would run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Richard Burr. However, after several months of media speculation, she declined to run and endorsed the eventual winner, U.S. Representative Ted Budd.
On February 12, 2024, Lara Trump was endorsed by her father-in-law for the Republican National Committee's co-chair, alongside North Carolina Republican Party leader Michael Whatley for chair. Within a week, 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."
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. On August 19, 2019, Lara gave birth to the couple's second child.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Lara Trump's net worth is estimated to be around $20 million, primarily from her work in media and public speaking engagements . Her speaking fees range from $30,000 to $50,000 for live events and $5,000 to $10,000 for virtual appearances .
Career, Business, and Investments
- Early Career: Lara Trump began her career as a producer and story coordinator for "Inside Edition" from 2012 to 2016 .
- Political Involvement: She transitioned into political analysis and commentary, becoming a contributor for the Fox News Channel in 2021 but left in December 2022 .
- The Right View: In 2020, she launched the web series "The Right View," featuring conservative women discussing political and cultural issues .
- Author: Lara Trump has also authored children's books focusing on perseverance and Christian values .
- RNC Role: In 2024, she took on the role of co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) .
She was a senior consultant to Parscale for Trump's reelection campaign in 2020. The campaign paid her $180,000 a year through Parscale's private company, Parscale Strategy. Lara Trump was a surrogate on the stump and took on broad advisory roles. She also campaigned with far-right activist and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer.
Social Network
Lara Trump is active on social media platforms, where she engages with her audience and shares updates about her career and personal life. However, specific metrics about her social media following are not widely reported.
Trump was a story coordinator and producer for the TV news magazine Inside Edition from 2012 to 2016. On March 29, 2021, she joined Fox News as a contributor.
On March 8, 2024, Lara Trump was elected co-chair of the RNC by a unanimous vote. She resigned from the post on December 9, 2024, amid speculation that she would be appointed to fill the remainder with Marco Rubio's unfinished term in the Senate. Despite her front-runner status, Trump withdrew her name from contention on December 21.
Education
While specific details about Lara Trump's educational background are limited, she has demonstrated a strong presence in media and politics, indicating a likely background in communications or a related field.
With her diverse career and involvement in both media and politics, Lara Trump continues to build her profile as a prominent figure in American conservative politics and media.
She has a younger brother, Kyle Robert Yunaska. She attended Emsley A. Laney High School. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from North Carolina State University and also studied at the French Culinary Institute in New York.