Trump Makes Rubio's Pick for Secretary of State Official

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  • Source: Town Hall
  • 11/14/2024
On Monday night, as we covered at the time, The New York Times reported that President-elect Donald Trump was "expected" to select Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) as his Secretary of State. In a statement from Wednesday afternoon, Trump made it official.

"It is my Great Honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State. Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom. 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. I look forward to working with Marco to Make America, and the World, Safe and Great Again!" the statement read.
 

NEW: President Trump announces the nomination of Sen. @marcorubio to Secretary of State. pic.twitter.com/8tnncTMBeL

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) November 13, 2024


Even as recently as earlier on Wednesday, Rubio had been tightlipped about whether he had been selected for the role. 

The lengthy bio for Rubio provided in the statement even references how he faced "Washington gridlock," though it didn't dissuade him. As Rubio's bio mentioned in part:

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