Things to know about Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for secretary of state
1 month, 1 week ago

Things to know about Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for secretary of state

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — President-elect Donald Trump has named Sen. Marco Rubio as his choice for secretary of state. “I had all but convinced myself to quit” the Senate race, he wrote in his memoir, “An American Son.” But when an Associated Press reporter confronted him about a tip that Rubio was switching to the attorney general’s race that week, Rubio said unequivocally, “No.” At that point, Rubio wrote, he felt he couldn’t go back on his word. Rubio and Trump exchanged verbal jabs during the race, with Trump calling Rubio “Little Marco.” Rubio responded by insulting the size of Trump’s hands and calling him a “con artist” and “vulgar.” Their relationship improved when Trump was in the White House. When ABC News earlier this year played back some of Rubio’s 2016 comments, he downplayed them, saying “It was a campaign.” He remained close with Trump even after being passed up for vice president in favor of Ohio Sen. JD Vance.

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Lara Trump Withdraws from Florida Senate Race
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1 day, 19 hours ago

Lara Trump Withdraws from Florida Senate Race

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said on Saturday that she is removing herself from consideration to be a Florida senator -- ending speculation that she could replace Republican Senator Marco Rubio, who has been tapped to be the incoming administration's secretary of state. "After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I …

Republican Senator Marco Rubio's son Anthony sends college football teammates wild with first touchdown
2 days, 8 hours ago

Republican Senator Marco Rubio's son Anthony sends college football teammates wild with first touchdown

Daily Mail  

The son of a United States Senator scored his first collegiate touchdown on Friday night, sending his teammates wild. And Anthony Rubio - the son of Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio - saw action late in the game as he punched in a nine-yard touchdown. Rubio's teammates mobbed him in the end zone after the score, as Florida's bench cleared …

Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference
1 week, 1 day ago

Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump, in his first news conference since his victory, downplayed concerns that his administration would revoke the polio vaccine’s authorization, suggested he could pardon New York City Mayor Eric Adams and said he will press Ukraine and Russia to end their war. We’re going to find out a lot.” But he also described Kennedy — the …

Opinion | The Evolution of Marco Rubio
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Opinion | The Evolution of Marco Rubio

New York Times  

When the first round of Donald Trump’s cabinet selections was announced last month, I was in Germany, participating in a round-table conversation on the future of American foreign policy. As populist nationalism consumed the Republican Party, Mr. Rubio shifted to accommodate Mr. Trump’s worldview. Even a cursory look at Mr. Rubio’s political evolution over the years suggests that his ultimate …

Trump considers DeSantis for Defense secretary as Hegseth appears to falter
3 weeks ago

Trump considers DeSantis for Defense secretary as Hegseth appears to falter

Politico  

Bringing DeSantis into the Trump administration fold could help the governor’s political prospects given that he is term-limited and scheduled to leave office in early 2027 when it was anticipated he could run for president again. DeSantis, like Hegseth, may appeal to Trump’s stated goal of eliminating “woke” military officers from the Defense Department. DeSantis and Trump spoke Tuesday when …

Trump is 'shaping Florida’s congressional delegation in his own image': report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump is 'shaping Florida’s congressional delegation in his own image': report

Raw Story  

President-Elect Donald Trump has endorsed two Florida officials even ahead of their official congressional bids, according to Politico. Per the report, the MAGA endorsements for Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and state Sen. Randy Fine for the House "are widely considered to be the coveted golden ticket to getting elected in Districts 1 and 6, respectively, given their deep-red …

Trump’s pick of Marco Rubio as secretary of state ignites fears of fiercer US-China rivalry
1 month ago

Trump’s pick of Marco Rubio as secretary of state ignites fears of fiercer US-China rivalry

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There is palpable anxiety in China because they will …

From Trump opponent to Trump loyalist: The evolution of Marco Rubio : Consider This from NPR
1 month, 1 week ago

From Trump opponent to Trump loyalist: The evolution of Marco Rubio : Consider This from NPR

NPR  

From Trump opponent to Trump loyalist: The evolution of Marco Rubio Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images When compared to some of president-elect Trump's other cabinet picks, Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State is a pretty conventional choice. He's a veteran politician who served on the foreign relations and intelligence committees for over a …

Why Donald Trump’s foreign policy pick Marco Rubio could be a welcoming sign for Nato
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1 month, 1 week ago

Why Donald Trump’s foreign policy pick Marco Rubio could be a welcoming sign for Nato

Firstpost  

Marco Rubio, who is seen as more of a traditional interventionist, isn’t a fan of Russia. In Trump’s usual fashion, he responded by referring to Rubio as “Little Marco”. So what makes Rubio a surprising pick for Trump’s foreign policy leader? During Trump’s first term, Rubio was certainly involved in US foreign policy towards Latin America, acting almost as a …

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state

Deccan Chronicle  

Gaetz represents much of the Florida Panhandle and became a conservative star when he joined Congress, appearing as a frequent staunch defender of Trump on cable news.He irked fellow GOP members in early 2023 when he filed the resolution that successfully ousted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing and the Justice Department ended its own sex …

Marco Rubio: Donald Trump picks his outspoken critic and China's hawk as US Secretary of State
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1 month, 1 week ago

Marco Rubio: Donald Trump picks his outspoken critic and China's hawk as US Secretary of State

India TV News  

US President-elect Donald Trump officially announced on Wednesday he is nominating Republican Senator Marco Rubio, a senior member of both the foreign relations and intelligence committees and former political rival, to be secretary of state. The choice could come as a relief to US partners worried that the Trump administration could pull back from its global network of alliances, including …

Marco Rubio: How did a middle-class boy set to become US Secretary of State? | 5 lesser-known facts
1 month, 1 week ago

Marco Rubio: How did a middle-class boy set to become US Secretary of State? | 5 lesser-known facts

India TV News  

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump has named Senator Marco Rubio as his choice for secretary of state. But when a reporter confronted him about a tip that Rubio was switching to the attorney general’s race that week, Rubio said unequivocally, "No." Rubio and Trump exchanged verbal jabs during the race, with Trump calling Rubio "Little Marco." ALSO READ: Marco Rubio: …

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-14 05:44 WASHINGTON -- US President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Marco Rubio, Republican US senator from the state of Florida, will be the secretary of state during his second presidential term. "It is my Great Honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State," Trump …

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- US President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Marco Rubio, Republican US senator from the state of Florida, will be the secretary of state during his second presidential term. "It is my Great Honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State," Trump said in a statement, adding …

Marco Rubio will be a true friend to our allies, a fearless warrior against rivals: Trump
1 month, 1 week ago

Marco Rubio will be a true friend to our allies, a fearless warrior against rivals: Trump

ABP News  

Washington, Nov 14 : US Senator Marco Rubio, who has been nominated as Secretary of State, will be a be a strong advocate for the US, a true friend to its allies, and a fearless warrior who will never back down to adversaries, President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday. "It is my great honour to announce that Senator Marco Rubio of …

Stephen Colbert Hits Trump With A Brutally Short Direct Message
1 month, 1 week ago

Stephen Colbert Hits Trump With A Brutally Short Direct Message

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Stephen Colbert said Donald Trump’s selection of Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state came as a surprise given the history of bad blood between the two. “Back when Rubio was running against Trump in the 2016 primary, he hit Trump below the belt,” Colbert recalled, then rolled footage of Rubio making an implication about the size …

Jimmy Kimmel Epically Trolls Trump With A Surprise ‘Appearance’ For The Ages
1 month, 1 week ago

Jimmy Kimmel Epically Trolls Trump With A Surprise ‘Appearance’ For The Ages

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jimmy Kimmel isn’t impressed with President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks so far. Kimmel played a supercut video of all the insults Trump hurled at Rubio during the 2016 Republican primary, when the two were campaign rivals, including dismissing the senator as “Liddle Marco,” a “choke artist,” and a “total lightweight” with a “little mouth” who sweats profusely. …

Marco Rubio’s Senate seat could go to a DeSantis — or a Trump
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1 month, 1 week ago

Marco Rubio’s Senate seat could go to a DeSantis — or a Trump

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump may create an opening in Florida for a U.S. Senate seat, with his expected nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio to become Secretary of State. “This move would give DeSantis the option to run for the Senate seat himself in the 2026 special election, aligning with the end of his gubernatorial term.” He could also appoint his Lt. …

Marco Rubio’s Senate seat could go to a DeSantis — or a Trump
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1 month, 1 week ago

Marco Rubio’s Senate seat could go to a DeSantis — or a Trump

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump may create an opening in Florida for a U.S. Senate seat, with his expected nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio to become Secretary of State. “This move would give DeSantis the option to run for the Senate seat himself in the 2026 special election, aligning with the end of his gubernatorial term.” He could also appoint his Lt. …

Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio as America’s next Secretary of State: Report
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio as America’s next Secretary of State: Report

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Marco Rubio, a Senator from Florida, to be his Secretary of State, The New York Times reported on Monday evening eastern time. The Senator said that this was the “raw, unvarnished truth” about the Chinese Communist Party and in what amounted to a stinging critique of the US’s own thinking and approach …

Who is Marco Rubio, Trump's possible pick for Secretary of State? What could this mean for US foreign policy?
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Marco Rubio, Trump's possible pick for Secretary of State? What could this mean for US foreign policy?

Firstpost  

Donald Trump is expected to select Florida Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, a decision that could boost Latino representation at the highest level of government. File Image/Reuters Donald Trump is expected to appoint Marco Rubio as the next US Secretary of State, positioning the Florida senator to become the first Latino to serve as the nation’s top diplomat. …

Who is Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's ‘pick’ for secretary of state?
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1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's ‘pick’ for secretary of state?

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as secretary of state. US President-elect Donald Trump and Senator Marco Rubio. Quoting three sources, The New York Times reported that the decision is not final, but Donald Trump seems to have settled on Marco Rubio, a loyalist whom he previously passed over as his vice presidential running mate. …

Trump expected to name China & Iran hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump expected to name China & Iran hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State: Report

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Senator Marco Rubio of Florida as the Secretary of State, according to a report US President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly picked Marco Rubio to be Secretary of State. US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Senator Marco Rubio as the Secretary of State in his administration, according to The New York …

Trump expected to pick MAGA senator for secretary of state: report
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump expected to pick MAGA senator for secretary of state: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Sen. Marco Rubio — a one-time primary foe whom he once called "little Marco" — as his secretary of state, The New York Times reported, citing three people familiar with his thinking. The move comes as Trump fills out his national security team, including selecting fellow Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz as national …

Donald Trump to name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump to name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump will name his former nemesis Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, sources tell DailyMail.com. Rubio, who was elected to the Senate in 2010, is considered a foreign policy hawk and will lead Trump's prowess on the world stage. Rubio will follow Trump's former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Rubio ran for president unsuccessfully in 2016 against …

Ex-presidential hopeful Marco Rubio may be Trump's Secretary of State, claims report | Who is he?
1 month, 1 week ago

Ex-presidential hopeful Marco Rubio may be Trump's Secretary of State, claims report | Who is he?

India TV News  

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to tap Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, news agency Reuters reported, citing sources. If picked Rubio would be the first Latino to serve as America's top diplomat once the Republican president-elect takes office in January. The Florida-born politician was arguably the most hawkish option on Trump's shortlist for …

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s pick for secretary of State
1 month, 1 week ago

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s pick for secretary of State

LA Times  

Marco Rubio, the combative and hawkish Republican senator from Florida, officially became President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of State on Wednesday. “He will be a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump said of Rubio in a statement. If confirmed, Rubio would …

Trump expected to pick Florida Senator Rubio as top diplomat, reports say
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump expected to pick Florida Senator Rubio as top diplomat, reports say

Al Jazeera  

US Senator Marco Rubio is known for his hawkish views on China and staunch support of Israel. United States President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, multiple media outlets have reported. Trump on Monday appeared to have settled on Rubio, though he could still change his mind, outlets including The New …

President-elect Trump nominates Marco Rubio for secretary of state
1 month, 1 week ago

President-elect Trump nominates Marco Rubio for secretary of state

NPR  

President-elect Trump nominates Marco Rubio for secretary of state toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as secretary of state, according to a statement from the transition team. "Leading the U.S. Department of State is a tremendous responsibility, and I am honored by the trust President Trump has placed in me," …

Trump plans to nominate Rubio for secretary of State
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump plans to nominate Rubio for secretary of State

Politico  

The people confirming the information — a former Trump administration official and another person told of the decision — were granted anonymity because of the sensitivity of the selection process. The choice of Rubio will ease concerns among many U.S. diplomats, who had feared that Trump would choose Ric Grenell, a pugnacious former U.S. ambassador to Germany, for the role. …

Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio to serve as his secretary of state, sources say
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio to serve as his secretary of state, sources say

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump is likely to pick Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, two people familiar with his thinking told CNN, as he rounds out his national security team in a second term. With Trump likely to pick Rubio as his top diplomat and, as CNN earlier reported, another China hawk in Florida Rep. Mike …

"People who don’t think that they know better": Trump eyes loyalists for key cabinet positions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

"People who don’t think that they know better": Trump eyes loyalists for key cabinet positions

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is huddled in West Palm Beach, Florida, already ironing out plans for the incoming administration. Throughout the campaign and after victory became apparent, Trump and his allies have made clear that his top priorities on day one include executive orders on deporting immigrants and revoking President Joe Biden's emissions standards — and the names being …

'No no no no': Marco Rubio tap dances when confronted on CNN about Trump's 'tangents'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'No no no no': Marco Rubio tap dances when confronted on CNN about Trump's 'tangents'

Raw Story  

Sen. Marco Rubio tap-danced away from questions about Donald Trump's "tangents" and misogynist insults during a skirmish with CNN's Anderson Cooper. The former president attacked Rep. Nancy Pelosi as an "evil, sick, crazy b–," although he stopped himself from calling her a b---h but mouthed the word, during his last campaign rally before Election Day, and Cooper confronted Rubio over …

Rubio and Burgum out of running for VP, sources say
5 months, 1 week ago

Rubio and Burgum out of running for VP, sources say

Raw Story  

Reuters' National politics Gram Slattery said on X that Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will not be named Trump's vice presidential pick. "NEWS: Florida Senator Marco Rubio has been informed he will not be Trump's VP, sources say," Reuters' Slattery wrote. Two sources also told CNN the same, with CNN writing that "Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has been told he’s not …

Back when Marco Rubio slammed 'con artist' Donald Trump
5 months, 1 week ago

Back when Marco Rubio slammed 'con artist' Donald Trump

Raw Story  

The rivalry between Marco Rubio and Donald Trump was one of the most contentious and personal in recent political history. As the 2016 Republican primary campaign intensified, Rubio became one of Trump's most vocal and persistent critics, launching a barrage of attacks that went well beyond policy disagreements. Personal Attacks and Insults Rubio repeatedly mocked Trump's physical appearance, dubbing him …

Donald Trump teases Marco Rubio as potential VP pick
5 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump teases Marco Rubio as potential VP pick

The Hindu  

Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday revelled in the mounting turmoil surrounding President Joe Biden ’s campaign in the wake of their debate and teased the expected announcement of his Republican running mate with one of the top contenders, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, in attendance. At one point, Mr. Trump marveled at the number of reporters in attendance and …

The Republicans who want to be Trump’s VP were once harsh critics with key policy differences
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Republicans who want to be Trump’s VP were once harsh critics with key policy differences

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s hard to refer to someone as “Hitler” and end up in their good graces, let alone potentially become the person they choose to help lead the country. Rubio also called Trump a “con artist,” and “the most vulgar person to ever aspire to the presidency.” Earlier this year, when ABC News played back some of Rubio’s comments …

Rubio 'pushing hard' to be Trump's VP – but he could make impeachment more enticing to GOP
7 months, 1 week ago

Rubio 'pushing hard' to be Trump's VP – but he could make impeachment more enticing to GOP

Raw Story  

Sen. Marco Rubio has joined the top tier of contenders to become Donald Trump's running mate, but one Republican warned that he would provide very poor protection against impeachment. Trump once mocked the Florida Republican as "Little Marco," most infamously during an exchange over their relative penis sizes at a GOP debate, but now Rubio is aggressively pushing his way …

'Race to self-abuse': Columnist delivers withering breakdown of GOP VP competition
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Race to self-abuse': Columnist delivers withering breakdown of GOP VP competition

Raw Story  

The shortlist of former President Donald Trump's possible running mates for 2024 is a rogues gallery of election deniers and extremists who want to rip the rule of law to shreds, Will Saletan wrote for The Bulwark in a blistering analysis released on Tuesday. Doug Burgum, who continues to question the results of the 2020 election and defended Trump's "birther" …

‘Little Marco’ vs ‘Small hands’: Trump and Rubio’s history of spats as VP rumours ramp up
9 months ago

‘Little Marco’ vs ‘Small hands’: Trump and Rubio’s history of spats as VP rumours ramp up

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In September 2015, in an interview with “Kilmeade & Friends” on Fox News Radio, …

Trump eyes the man he once mocked as 'Little Marco' to be his VP: report
9 months ago

Trump eyes the man he once mocked as 'Little Marco' to be his VP: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump is narrowing down his potential vice presidential picks and is looking closely at selecting Sen. Marco Rubio. "The list is long, and it's extremely early in any kind of process," one Trump adviser said, not addressing the Rubio rise. Earlier this month, Trump counted about 15 contenders that he's eyeing to serve on the GOP ticket, including the …

Trump road-tests nickname for Florida governor and potential 2024 rival Ron DeSantis
2 years, 1 month ago

Trump road-tests nickname for Florida governor and potential 2024 rival Ron DeSantis

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former president Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to take his …

Rubio takes Big Business to task a year before election
3 years, 1 month ago

Rubio takes Big Business to task a year before election

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is taking Big Business to task. In an op-ed published Monday, the Republican from Florida called corporate America “the instrument of anti-American ideologies.” Rubio bemoaned what he described as corporate America’s “wokeness” — a catch-all phrase for being sensitive to social problems such as racism and inequality but which is also derided by …

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