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First major U.S. diplomatic action on Venezuela by March 31, 2025 under Rubio
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Dick Durbin•Marco Rubio•Trump•Durbin•Rubio•Senate Foreign Relations Committee•Donald Trump•Venezuela•Venezuelan American•Florida
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Durbin Supports Rubio, Trump's Nominee for Secretary of State, Amid Venezuela Crisis
Jan 13, 2025, 10:44 PM
Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin has announced his support for Senator Marco Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State in the incoming Trump administration. Durbin, who has worked closely with Rubio on foreign policy issues, praised Rubio's understanding of international affairs and his service on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee, is expected to face confirmation hearings soon, with Durbin's endorsement signaling a likely path to confirmation. Rubio's potential role as Secretary of State comes at a time when he is already facing challenges to his authority, with special envoys drawing much of the attention in the weeks leading up to the inauguration. Among the first crises Rubio will tackle as Secretary of State is the political situation in Venezuela, a region he is well-acquainted with due to his background and the significant Venezuelan American population in Florida.
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