Florida Senator Marco Rubio will become the US Secretary of State in the Donald Trump administration.
This was reported by Trump's campaign on the X social network (former Twitter).
Marco Rubio will become the Secretary of State in the Trump administration
In a letter distributed by Trump's campaign, the US president-elect called Rubio a “highly respected leader and a very powerful voice for freedom”. According to Trump, Marco Rubio will be a “friend” to US allies, and a “fearless warrior” before America's enemies.
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Currently, the US Secretary of State under the administration of President Joe Biden is Antony Blinken.
The approval of the Secretary of State in the United States occurs through Congress. However, given that the Republican Party has a majority in the Senate of the US Congress, and will likely have an advantage in the House of Representatives, Rubio's acceptance as head of the State Department will not be a problem.
Rubio himself later responded to Trump's decision.
— Leading the U.S. Department of State is a tremendous responsibility, and I am grateful for the trust President Trump has placed in me. As Secretary of State, I will work every day to carry out his foreign policy agenda. Under President Trump’s leadership, we will secure peace through strength and will always put Americans and America’s interests first. I look forward to the support of my colleagues in the U.S. Senate to ensure that the President has his national security and foreign policy team in place when he takes office on January 20, — he wrote on social media X.
What is known about Marco Rubio and his statements about Ukraine
Marco Rubio, who is now 53 years old, is the child of Cuban immigrants.
During his political career, Rubio was remembered for his criticism of authoritarian countries — China, Iran and Cuba.
During Trump's first presidential term, Rubio became one of the initiators of the document on the US withdrawal from NATO.
However, later Rubio voiced similar statements to Trump on questions about foreign policy.
In the past, Marco Rubio was an ardent supporter of Ukraine, and also criticized Republicans who doubted the need to help Kyiv.
At the same time, with the approach of the presidential elections in the United States, Rubio's public statements on Ukraine have undergone changes. Thus, in April 2024, Rubio became one of 15 Republican senators who voted against the $61 billion bill for Ukraine.
He also pointed out in his public statements the need for Kyiv to seek agreements with Moscow to end the war, even if this does not include the liberation of the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine.
Recall that before this, Trump nominated Pete Gegset, a veteran and former Fox News host, for the post of Pentagon chief.
Trump also announced his intention to appoint Florida Congressman Mike Waltz as national security adviser after his inauguration, which is scheduled for January 20, 2025. years.
