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Lara Trump

Lara Trump is an American political figure, television personality, and former co-chair of the Republican National Committee.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lara Trump is an American political figure, television personality, and former co-chair of the Republican National Committee. Born Lara Lea Yunaska, she is married to Eric Trump, the son of Donald Trump. She has worked in television production and Trump campaign media.

Early life and education

Lara Trump was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, and was raised in the nearby Wrightsville Beach area. Sources identify her birth name as Lara Lea Yunaska.

Career in media

Before her political role, Trump worked in television production, including at Inside Edition. She also produced and hosted Trump Productions' Real News Update and later became a Fox News host.

Political involvement

Trump became closely involved in Donald Trump's political campaigns and was elected co-chair of the Republican National Committee in March 2024. She resigned from that role in December 2024.

Family life

Trump married Eric Trump in 2014. The couple have two children.

Key facts

  • Lara Trump was born Lara Lea Yunaska on October 12, 1982, in Wilmington, North Carolina.
  • She married Eric Trump in 2014 and is the daughter-in-law of Donald Trump.
  • She worked as a producer for Inside Edition and later produced and hosted Real News Update.
  • She became co-chair of the Republican National Committee in March 2024 and resigned in December 2024.
  • She began hosting My View with Lara Trump on Fox News in February 2025.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lara Trump?
Lara Trump is an American political figure, television personality, and former Republican National Committee co-chair.
What is Lara Trump's birth name?
Her birth name is Lara Lea Yunaska.
Who is Lara Trump married to?
She is married to Eric Trump, the son of Donald Trump.
What political role did Lara Trump hold?
She served as co-chair of the Republican National Committee in 2024.
What television work has Lara Trump done?
She produced and hosted Real News Update and began hosting My View with Lara Trump on Fox News in 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lara_Trump
    Supports: Birth name, date of birth, marriage, political role, and media work.
  2. People — https://people.com/who-is-lara-trump-eric-trump-wife-8604571
    Supports: Marriage to Eric Trump, children, RNC role, and Fox News hosting.
  3. USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/15/who-is-lara-trump/72600842007/
    Supports: Background, family relationship to Donald Trump, and RNC co-chair role.
  4. Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/lara-trump/
    Supports: Education, media career, campaign involvement, marriage, and children.