Trump plans to nominate Rubio for secretary of State
SUMMARY
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, according to sources familiar with the decision. If confirmed, Rubio would bring traditional GOP perspectives to Trump's foreign policy team, advocating for strong alliances while taking a hawkish stance toward America’s adversaries. Rubio, currently a senior member of both the Senate Foreign Relations and Intelligence Committees, has significant experience in foreign policy and national security. Known for his firm positions against authoritarian regimes, Rubio has been a vocal critic of U.S. policies he saw as lenient toward authoritarian Latin American countries like Nicaragua, Cuba, and Venezuela. He has also consistently championed stronger responses to threats from China, Iran, and militant groups such as ISIS and al-Qaeda. Rubio's nomination is expected to be approved smoothly by the Senate, where the GOP holds a 53-seat majority.
