On Thursday, two people familiar with Lara's decision told Politico that Whatley will be running for Senate, and that he will have Trump's approval.

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley on Thursday officially launched his campaign for the North Carolina Senate seat currently held by retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis. Whatley decided to jump in the race after Lara Trump, the president’s daughter-in-law, passed on a possible bid, POLITICO reported last week.