Marco Rubio: Donald Trump picks his outspoken critic and China's hawk as US Secretary of State
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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 NATO, given Trump's more "America First" approach to foreign affairs. In 2016 Trump helped end Rubio's run for the presidential nomination by nicknaming him "Little Marco." "I'm trying to keep an open mind here," Miller said, noting that Rubio, because of his experience in Congress, has a better grasp of foreign policy than any of Trump's other appointees.

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China, Trump talk up prospects for U.S.-China collaboration
6 days, 4 hours ago

China, Trump talk up prospects for U.S.-China collaboration

The Hindu  

China's top diplomat said on Tuesday he hoped the incoming Trump administration would "make the right choice" and work with Beijing, hours after Donald Trump told reporters the COVID-19 pandemic had strained his relationship with "friend" Xi Jinping. "We hope the new U.S. administration will make the right choice and work with China in a mutually-beneficial manner to remove disruptions …

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 …

How will Beijing respond to Trump’s cabinet of China hawks?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

How will Beijing respond to Trump’s cabinet of China hawks?

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — One called China an “existential threat.” Another called for a “whole-of-society effort” to confront China and was sanctioned – twice – by Beijing. A third claimed the Chinese military was “specifically dedicated to defeating the United States of America.” US President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed cabinet is stacked with so-called China hawks who have made clear an …

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 …

So Much For The ‘Candidate Of Peace’: Trump Fills Cabinet With Neoconservative Hawks
1 month, 1 week ago

So Much For The ‘Candidate Of Peace’: Trump Fills Cabinet With Neoconservative Hawks

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump once again ran on promises to limit United States military intervention overseas, declaring in his victory speech, “I’m not going to start a war. “So it’s not a surprising cast of characters to me.” Other anti-interventionists are taking a wait-and-see approach to Trump’s policy and taking heart in his nomination of former Hawaii Rep. …

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 …

Trump taps former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as US intel chief; Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump taps former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as US intel chief; Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

The Hindu  

Donald Trump on Wednesday named former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as his incoming Director of National Intelligence and Senator Marco Rubio as secretary of state. The Republican President-elect said Ms. Gabbard, a veteran and one-time Democratic White House contender, would “bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our intelligence community.” Ms. Gabbard thanked Trump “for the opportunity …

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 …

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 …

Marco Rubio to Vivek Ramaswamy: The Donald Trump Cabinet so far
1 month, 1 week ago

Marco Rubio to Vivek Ramaswamy: The Donald Trump Cabinet so far

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump has set the tone for his second term with the appointment of loyalist MAGA champions Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, US, July 27, 2024. Susie Wiles, senior advisor of Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump, will become the first woman …

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. …

Trump is recruiting a team of China hawks. So why is Beijing relieved?
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump is recruiting a team of China hawks. So why is Beijing relieved?

Live Mint  

With the expected appointments of Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Mike Waltz to cabinet positions, President-elect Donald Trump is putting together what some China hawks call a tough-on-China “dream team." Meanwhile, senior Chinese officials also are planning to step up courtship of American business leaders to try to counterbalance the China hard-liners on Trump’s foreign-policy team, according to the people …

Trump taps foreign policy hawk Marco Rubio to lead US State Department
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump taps foreign policy hawk Marco Rubio to lead US State Department

Al Jazeera  

Trump picked his hawkish former rival to be secretary of state, and Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence. Under the leadership of President Trump we will deliver peace… — Marco Rubio November 13, 2024 Trump also tapped former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence, a powerful position that sits atop the nation’s spy agencies …

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 …

From 'Little Marco' to 'Mr Secretary': Rubio shows Donald Trump China push
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1 month, 1 week ago

From 'Little Marco' to 'Mr Secretary': Rubio shows Donald Trump China push

Hindustan Times  

Marco Rubio's first experiences with Donald Trump involved trading schoolyard insults, but he will now become the president-elect's face to the world -- potentially showing a more traditional, hawkish US foreign policy, especially on China. "He referred to my hands -- if they're small, something else must be small," Trump said days later at a Republican debate, as Rubio stood …

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. …

Trump taps Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State, Mike Waltz as NSA
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump taps Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State, Mike Waltz as NSA

Deccan Chronicle  

US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State and Congressman Mike Waltz as his National Security Advisor.Rubio, 53, is considered to be a friend of India and has been an advocate of the India-US relationship, while Waltz, 50, is an old-India hand and has been co-chair of the Congressional Caucus for India and …

'Hawkish choice': Axios co-founder weighs in on major expected Trump decision
1 month, 1 week ago

'Hawkish choice': Axios co-founder weighs in on major expected Trump decision

Raw Story  

Sen. Marco Rubio as Donald Trump’s next secretary of state would no doubt be “a hawkish choice” as the president-elect continues to build out his incoming administration, according to Axios co-founder Mike Allen, who adds the pick also sends a reassuring signal. “This is to be reassuring to people around the world, to Republicans, to Democrats in Washington, of the …

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 …

Trump picks India backer, China hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump picks India backer, China hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen US Senator Marco Rubio as his nominee for Secretary of State, according to sources. Trump’s decision to tap Rubio, a former rival for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, signals a potential shift in his foreign policy direction, blending traditional Republican views with his own reform-oriented positions. Known for his support of key alliances and critical …

How Marco Rubio has shapeshifted to embrace Trump’s foreign policy
1 month, 1 week ago

How Marco Rubio has shapeshifted to embrace Trump’s foreign policy

Al Jazeera  

The US senator appears to have softened his interventionist approach to foreign policy to fall in line with Trump’s stance. This has, at times, moved Rubio to publicly criticise Trump’s foreign policy, including in 2019 when he accused the then-president of “abandoning” the US military effort in Syria before it was “completely finished”. It’s a stance that Rubio appears to …

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 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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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