Rubio was confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate and took office on January 21, 2025. He is the first Hispanic to serve in the position, making him the highest-ranking Hispanic American official in U.S. history. Rubio is also the first Floridian to serve as Secretary of State.

1 day ago · Immigration, a Trump administration priority, has been the major focus of Rubio’s first foreign trip as America’s top diplomat, a five-country tour spanning Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.. The agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala potentially help the Trump administration address what has …

Jan 21, 2025 · Secretary of State Marco Rubio was born in Miami, Florida in 1971. He is the son of Cuban immigrants who left Cuba in pursuit of the American Dream. His father worked as a banquet bartender, while his mother split time as a stay-at-home mom and hotel maid. From an early age, Rubio learned the importance […]

Jan 21, 2025 · The two had a bitter rivarly during the 2016 GOP presidential primary, with Rubio calling Trump a “con artist,” while Trump derisively called him “Little Marco.”. After his failed GOP ...

Marco Rubio (/ˈruːbioʊ/; born May 28, 1971) is an American politician, diplomat, and attorney serving since 2025 as the 72nd United States Secretary of State. He was a Republican United States Senator from Florida. Rubio was a candidate for the Republican nomination for president of the United States in the 2016 election.

Jan 21, 2025 · “Marco Rubio is a very intelligent man with a remarkable understanding of American foreign policy,” Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the senior-most Republican, said as the chamber opened. ... Rubio drops the GOP majority further until their successors arrive. Republicans need almost all every party member in line to overcome Democratic ...

Nov 17, 2024 · Washington Post national political reporter Marianne LeVine talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about Marco Rubio's changing stances on Donald Trump. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: When compared to some of...

Nov 14, 2024 · Rubio entered the 2016 presidential race, facing a crowded GOP field that included Trump. Rubio won Minnesota, where Texas Sen. Ted Cruz finished second and Trump third. His only other wins were in Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. He left the race after Trump routed him in his home state.

Nov 12, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as secretary of State, according to two people informed of the decision. If confirmed for the role, Rubio may bring...

Jan 31, 2025 · Marco Rubio (born May 28, 1971, Miami, Florida, U.S.) is an American Republican government official serving as the 72nd secretary of state (2025– ). He previously represented Florida in the U.S. Senate (2011–25).