Trump tells cheering crowd daughter-in-law Lara IS running for the Senate during surprise appearance at Mar-a-Lago fundraiser for charity rescuing dogs from China
Donald Trump has used a surprise appearance at a Mar-a-Largo dog rescue fundraiser to proclaim that his daughter-in-law Lara Trump will run for senate.
The former president delighted attendees at the event - held Friday night for Big Dog Ranch Rescue - as he took to the stage for an impromptu speech, which was shared to Twitter by journalist T.A. Walker.
'I didn't exactly prepare for this, but I was walking by, and I heard everyone screaming,' Trump was seen telling the crowd as they broke into rapturous applause.
He then acknowledged the presence of his daughter-in-law, who helped put together the event.
'I want to thank Lara, who's been so incredible,' he stated before addressing long-swirling rumors that she was considering a run for a North Carolina Senate seat in 2022.
'I don't know, you're running for the Senate. I hear she's going to run for the Senate!' Trump stated as the crowd again erupted into cheers.
Lara Trump has not officially announced any plans to run for the seat, which is being vacated by Republican Richard Burr next year.
However, she has similarly not ruled out the run.
Donald Trump has used a surprise appearance at a Mar-a-Largo dog rescue fundraiser to proclaim that his daughter-in-law Lara Trump will run for senate
Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at a dog rescue fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago on Friday night
Elsewhere in his short address, the ex-commander-in-chief claimed he was compelled to speak to the crowd because he believed that the fundraiser was 'so great and so important'.
'I'm with you 100 percent. We had many meetings in the White House and the Oval Office having to do with saving and helping dogs!' Trump exclaimed.
Attendees were heard cheering loudly, with one screaming out 'I love you!'
Lauree Simmons, president and founder of Big Dog Ranch Rescue, hosted the event in the hopes of raising $500,000 to help bring 500 dogs from China to the United States.
Trump's unexpected appearance on Friday night came after he spent the afternoon playing golf at the nearby Trump International in West Palm Beach.
Lara Trump has not officially announced any plans to run for the seat, which is being vacated by Republican Richard Burr next year.
Trump was seen chatting with attendees of the fundraiser outside. Few of the patrons were pictured wearing masks
Trump's unexpected appearance on Friday night came after he spent the afternoon playing golf at the nearby Trump International in West Palm Beach
The businessman kept things casual in a tight-fitting t-shirt as he took to the links.
He covered up his famous locks with a bright red MAGA cap and was seen steering his own buggy.
The ex-POTUS looked delighted to be back in the Florida sunshine following his visit to New York earlier in the week.
Trump was pictured arriving at Trump Tower in the Big Apple late Sunday night. He spent less than 48 hours in the city before leaving again on Tuesday afternoon.
According to source, the former President made the trip to 'look under the hood' of his family firm as New York prosecutors probe into the business.
Back in the swing of things! The ex-POTUS looked delighted to be back in the Florida sunshine following his visit to New York
The businessman kept things casual in a tight-fitting t-shirt as he took to the links
New York Daily News reported that Trump returned to NYC as he wanted to get up to speed on the ins and outs of his company.
The source also told Daily News that Trump wishes to reengage with the Trump Organization.
'He's quite curious about his businesses and his employees, his organization, and is eager to look under the hood,' the source told the Daily News.
'He's not entirely sure of the role he will play, but he misses it, for sure.'
Back in 2019, Trump officially changed his primary residence from New York to Florida.
In the driver's seat! He covered up his famous locks with a bright red MAGA cap and was seen steering his own buggy
