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Young Lara Trump had a prophetic moment at age 5 when she told her mother Linda she would be part of something significant. Her childhood prediction proved remarkably accurate, as she now prepares to witness her father-in-law Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration on January 20.

In an exclusive conversation with The Post, Lara hinted at an upcoming prominent position, expressing enthusiasm about a role that would highlight the incoming administration’s achievements. She passionately defended Trump’s track record with women, drawing from her personal experience as someone who joined the family without any prior connection to their business empire.

“This is a man who cares about women,” Lara told The Post in an exclusive interview. “And I tell you that as a woman who came into this family … from a background where I had no ability to relate to the Trump family — meaning a business family whose name people knew around the world.”

“Donald Trump helped me get to where I am today. And he’s a constant champion for women with whom he surrounds himself.”

She highlighted the presence of numerous accomplished women in Trump’s circle, mentioning chief of staff Susie Wiles, press secretary Karoline Leavitt, and cabinet selections including Kristi Noem and Linda McMahon, along with attorney Alina Habba.

“I think that’s what people who get to know Donald Trump appreciate: He doesn’t care what you look like, he doesn’t care about your religion, he doesn’t care about your gender, he doesn’t care who you love.”

“He cares about whether or not you are going to be able to perform a job to your best ability,” Lara said. “It’s something I appreciate as a woman, because I never want someone to give me a job because of my gender.”

Originally from Wilmington, NC, Lara’s journey led her from North Carolina State University to culinary school, and eventually to New York City, where she worked as a producer for “Inside Edition.” It was there she met Eric Trump, though she admits she hadn’t known of his existence before their encounter.

The couple, now residing in Jupiter, Florida, celebrated their wedding at Mar-a-Lago in 2014 and are parents to Luke, 7, and Carolina, 6. Their family life has faced unique challenges, including a frightening incident last July when an assassination attempt was made on Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The incident forced Lara to have difficult conversations with her young children. She recalls having to explain the situation carefully: “So Sunday night I had to sit them down and tell them something happened to Grandpa. ‘He’s OK, but he’s got a bandage on his ear.'”

As a mother, Lara expresses concern about current social issues affecting children, particularly regarding gender identity and women’s sports. She emphasizes the importance of protecting young people while supporting adult autonomy in personal decisions.

Her perspective on urban safety has been shaped by her experiences in New York City and observations of other major cities. She points to increasing crime rates and homelessness as pressing concerns requiring attention.

The Trump family’s first term taught them valuable lessons about loyalty and trust. Lara acknowledges the toll it took on family members, particularly Ivanka and Jared Kushner, explaining their decision to step back from official roles in the second administration.

Currently, Lara notes Elon Musk’s growing influence within Trump’s circle, describing him as a frequent presence at Mar-a-Lago. Following her departure from Fox News and brief tenure as RNC co-chair, she recently declined to pursue Marco Rubio’s Senate seat, though she hasn’t ruled out future political ambitions.

“There were so many factors that weighed into my decision on the US Senate seat, not the least of which is my young family in Florida,” she told The Post, revealing that she had the backing of the president-elect. “In fact, he’s tried to help push me really in that direction…”

“It’s a no for now,” she added, “but not no forever.”