Trump Nominates Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Nov 18, 2024, 12:59 PM

Senator Marco Rubio has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next Secretary of State. Rubio's nomination has garnered support from various political figures, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who assured Japanese counterparts of Rubio's reliability. Rubio is expected to prioritize Latin America, although challenges such as addressing U.S. relations with China and bringing home unlawfully imprisoned Americans, like Ryan Corbett, remain significant. Blinken has pledged to work towards a successful transition, having already spoken with Rubio about the process.