Lara Trump mocked over job comments

Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump is being mocked for saying on her show The Right View that jobs should be earned on merit.

The wife of Eric Trump, who was endorsed for her current role as co-chair of the Republican National Committee by her father-in-law in February, said: “Do me a favor out there. Don’t you ever give me a position or a title or anything of the sort, a job whatever it is, based on anything other than the fact that I deserve that spot, I’m the best candidate for that position, I’m the best person to do that job.

“I don’t want it because it is totally insulting to people.”

A clip of the episode posted on X, formerly Twitter, by Ron Filipkowski currently has over 216,000 views, along with many comments below the clip mocking Ms Trump’s stance. Many derided her, saying she should step down from her role as co-chair of the RNC.

Lara Trump, who married Donald Trump‘s second son Eric in 2014, was picked for her RNC co-chair position on March 8, alongside Michael Whatley, another Trump-endorsed candidate, who was elected as RNC chair.

Her appointment sparked fury from some Republicans who argued that her selection was largely due to her family connections rather than her qualifications. It also led to accusations that her appointment was a “classic autocratic move” and a clear example of nepotism within the Trump family’s influence on the GOP​.

Filipkowski, whose X bio, reads: “Editor-in Chief http://MeidasTouch.com, Co-host Uncovered, Attorney, Marine, Former Federal and State Prosecutor, Republican Party Insane Asylum Escapee” captioned the clip with the words: “Lara Trump says she would never accept any position, job, or title unless she was the most qualified person for it.”

And the comments poured in. Chidi @ChidiNwatu said: “So when is she going to resign from the RNC?”

Artie Vandelay @ArtieVandelay1 said: “So she will immediately resign her position with the RNC and take a job picking up trash on the side of the road???”

Fritzie Urquhart @fritzie4art commented: “Oh, and how are you qualified to be the co-chair of the RNC? You are qualified to grift. Period.”

Lara Trump had recently been mocked for unveiling a loyalty card for her father-in-law and had previously faced widespread derision for comments asserting that White House jobs should be based on merit. She criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming her position wasn’t earned, just part of Democratic Party “virtue signaling,” “pandering to get votes from women and minorities.”

Critics highlighted the irony, given the prominent roles her in-laws, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, held in the previous administration, despite accusations of nepotism. Social media users and commentators pointed out this apparent hypocrisy, emphasizing Lara Trump’s own rise in political circles due to her family ties.

Ms Trump has also faced significant backlash following her comments about job opportunities and her new position within the RNC.

Her rapid rise within the RNC has also fueled ongoing debates about the role of merit versus connections in political appointments​. Prior to her political appointments, 41-year-old Lara Trump worked as a television producer.

As the newly appointed co-chair of the RNC, Lara Trump emphasized a meritocratic approach to job selection. During a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), she stated that success in the United States should be based on “merit and merit alone.”

Newsweek reached out to Lara Trump via the RNC and The Right View on Friday for comment.