Marco Rubio: How did a middle-class boy set to become US Secretary of State? | 5 lesser-known facts
4 months, 2 weeks 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: Donald Trump picks his outspoken critic and China's hawk as US Secretary of State

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Marco Rubio 'upset' as Trump 'sidelines' him from foreign policy decisionmaking: report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Marco Rubio 'upset' as Trump 'sidelines' him from foreign policy decisionmaking: report

Raw Story  

Secretary of State Marco Rubio feels as though he is being ignored by the Trump administration and excluded from any important foreign policy decisions, reported Gabriel Sherman in a Vanity Fair article published on Tuesday. "According to four prominent Republicans close to the White House, Rubio, who has been a Russia hawk and Ukraine supporter, has told people he is …

Marco Rubio appears to have undergone a 'total lobotomy': former Senate colleague
4 weeks ago

Marco Rubio appears to have undergone a 'total lobotomy': former Senate colleague

Raw Story  

A Democratic senator bashed former colleague Marco Rubio, who's now Donald Trump's secretary of state, for acting like he'd had portions of his brain removed. Sen. Chis Van Hollen, who served on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with Rubio, lambasted the nation's top diplomat for defending Trump and vice president J.D. Van Hollen voted to confirm Rubio as secretary of …

Marco Rubio: A traditionalist hawk in the age of Trump
1 month, 1 week ago

Marco Rubio: A traditionalist hawk in the age of Trump

Al Jazeera  

The ‘might makes right’ worldview and ambitions that drive the top US diplomat spearheading Trump’s foreign policy. A foreign policy hawk who once called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “thug”, Rubio is now overseeing seismic shifts in the US approach to the world under President Donald Trump. Congressman Carlos Jimenez told NPR last month that the first time he heard …

Senate Democrats Regret Voting For Some Trump Cabinet Nominees
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate Democrats Regret Voting For Some Trump Cabinet Nominees

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Before President Donald Trump entered office last month, Democrats struck a bipartisan tone and pledged to work with him whenever possible, including by supporting some of his Cabinet nominees. Blumenthal’s comments followed the Trump administration’s decision to terminate more than 1,000 Veterans Affairs Department employees, including veterans and workers combating veteran suicide at the Veterans …

Marco Rubio: Secretary of faith
2 months ago

Marco Rubio: Secretary of faith

The Hindu  

Marco Rubio, the new U.S. Secretary of State has not been a typical acolyte of Donald Trump. Mr. Rubio represented Florida in the Senate since 2010 for three terms and in the interim, in 2016, he was among the several Republicans who ran against Mr. Trump in the presidential primary. “We need more welders and less philosophers.” Mr. Rubio’s political …

US Sutra | Marco Rubio as Trump’s Secretary of State: Impact on India
2 months, 1 week ago

US Sutra | Marco Rubio as Trump’s Secretary of State: Impact on India

Firstpost  

In this image posted by @DrSJaishankar via X on January 22, 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting, in Washington DC. But let’s make no mistake: Marco Rubio as Secretary of State under President Trump marks a pivotal shift in US foreign policy, with implications that extend across global relations, domestic …

Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump’s favor may be harder
2 months, 1 week ago

Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump’s favor may be harder

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — For Marco Rubio, the easy part is over. “Not that I’m looking for every other country to be comfortable with us, but in a way that I think is not alarming.” Rubio’s worldview has been largely shaped by his own history: the son of Cuban immigrants who arrived in Miami in May 1956 “with nothing but the dream …

US Senator Marco Rubio, Known To Support Stronger US-India Ties, Becomes Secretary of State
2 months, 1 week ago

US Senator Marco Rubio, Known To Support Stronger US-India Ties, Becomes Secretary of State

ABP News  

Washington: Marco Rubio, the US Senator from Florida, was on Monday unanimously confirmed as the Secretary of State, making him the first member of the Cabinet of President Donald Trump to be confirmed. Rubio, 53, as a Senator last year had introduced a bill in the Congress that proposed to treat India at par with its allies such as Japan, …

Marco Rubio, sanctioned by China twice, is new US Secretary of State
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2 months, 1 week ago

Marco Rubio, sanctioned by China twice, is new US Secretary of State

Hindustan Times  

Marco Rubio, US Senator from Florida considered Israel backer and a China hawk, was unanimously confirmed as the Secretary of State on Monday, marking him as the first appointment of newly sworn in President Donald Trump’s cabinet. Senator Chuck Grassley lauded Rubio for his “intelligence” and deep understanding of American foreign policy, highlighting Rubio’s personal connection to the American dream, …

Rubio wins unanimous nod to be top US diplomat
2 months, 1 week ago

Rubio wins unanimous nod to be top US diplomat

Raw Story  

by Shaun TANDON The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, putting the fellow senator on the front line of President Donald Trump's often confrontational diplomacy. In his confirmation hearing last week, Rubio accused China of cheating its way to superpower status and called the Asian giant "the most potent and dangerous near-peer adversary this …

Marco Rubio confirmed as Secretary of State by U.S. Senate
2 months, 1 week ago

Marco Rubio confirmed as Secretary of State by U.S. Senate

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Republican Senator Marco Rubio, a China hawk and staunch backer of Israel, as President Donald Trump's secretary of state. The Senate backed Rubio by a vote of 99-0, days after the long-term member of the Senate foreign relations and intelligence committees sailed through his friendly confirmation hearing. Mr. Rubio became the first of …

Senate Confirms Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State
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2 months, 1 week ago

Senate Confirms Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day. During Trump’s first term, the Senate swiftly confirmed his defense and homeland security secretaries on day one, and President Joe Biden’s choice for director of national intelligence …

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
2 months, 1 week ago

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day. During Trump’s first term, the Senate swiftly confirmed his defense and homeland security secretaries on day one, and President Joe Biden’s choice for director of national intelligence was confirmed on …

Trump administration: Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s perilous balancing act.
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump administration: Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s perilous balancing act.

Slate  

This is part of Hello, Trumpworld, Slate’s reluctant guide to the people who will be calling the shots now—at least for as long as they last in Washington. By late February, though, Trump was beginning to run away with the thing, and Rubio was the Republican establishment’s last best hope. As soon as Rubio began to engage Trump on Trump’s …

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of State, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
2 months, 1 week ago

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of State, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

LA Times  

Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, Trump’s pick for the country’s top diplomat, attends the inauguration on Monday. The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of State on Monday, voting unanimously to give President Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day. During Trump’s first term, the Senate swiftly confirmed his Defense and Homeland Security secretaries on …

Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio vows to confront 'dangerous' China, deter Taiwan invasion
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio vows to confront 'dangerous' China, deter Taiwan invasion

Firstpost  

Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that “dangerous” China has manipulated its way to superpower status and pledged to ramp up support to deter an invasion of Taiwan. AFP Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that “dangerous” China has manipulated its way to superpower status and pledged to …

On this path, China will control how Americans live in a decade: Marco Rubio
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

On this path, China will control how Americans live in a decade: Marco Rubio

Hindustan Times  

Washington: Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s pick to be the US Secretary of State, has said that if current trends continued, China would control the health, security, prosperity and lives of Americans in a decade. US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, Sen. Marco Rubio testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations confirmation hearing at Dirksen Senate Office Building in …

Sen. Marco Rubio appears set to win confirmation as secretary of State
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sen. Marco Rubio appears set to win confirmation as secretary of State

LA Times  

Once a bitter critic of President-elect Donald Trump, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida headed into his first Senate hearing Wednesday as nominee for secretary of State. Rubio, with extensive experience on Capitol Hill and in foreign policy circles, appears to be the least controversial in Trump’s list of Cabinet picks, many of whom lack the credentials or background usually …

Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for secretary of state nomination
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for secretary of state nomination

NPR  

Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for secretary of state nomination Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Today, senators will hold a confirmation hearing for their own colleague, Florida Republican Marco Rubio. CLAUDIA GRISALES, BYLINE: More than 25 years ago, law …

Marco Rubio on a smooth path to Senate confirmation as next secretary of state
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Marco Rubio on a smooth path to Senate confirmation as next secretary of state

NPR  

Marco Rubio on a smooth path to Senate confirmation as next secretary of state toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images We're following the confirmation hearings for the incoming Trump administration. What's happened at the hearing: Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio drew bipartisan support among Senate Foreign Relations Committee members at a hearing Wednesday and appears headed for confirmation under President-elect …

Republican Senator Marco Rubio's son Anthony sends college football teammates wild with first touchdown
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Trump’s pick of Marco Rubio as secretary of state ignites fears of fiercer US-China rivalry
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state
4 months, 2 weeks 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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4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Marco Rubio for secretary of state
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday, bypassing more experienced options in favor of a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and whom Trump has tasked with dramatically overhauling the Justice Department. Trump announced the decision in a post in his …

Jimmy Kimmel Epically Trolls Trump With A Surprise ‘Appearance’ For The Ages
4 months, 2 weeks 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 taps foreign policy hawk Marco Rubio to lead US State Department
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

From 'Little Marco' to 'Mr Secretary': Rubio shows Trump China push
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Raw Story  

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 …

Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio as America’s next Secretary of State: Report
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks 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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4 months, 2 weeks 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?
4 months, 2 weeks 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 expected to choose Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, says report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump expected to choose Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, says report

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 Donald Trump is expected to select US Senator Marco Rubio …

Who is Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's ‘pick’ for secretary of state?
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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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4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump picks India backer, China hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ex-presidential hopeful Marco Rubio may be Trump's Secretary of State, claims report | Who is he?
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 3 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 …

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