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President-elect Trump Nominates Senator Marco Rubio as First Latino Secretary of State

Nov 13, 2024, 07:59 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has officially announced the nomination of Senator Marco Rubio of Florida as Secretary of State. In his statement, Trump said, "It is my great honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be the United States Secretary of State." He praised Rubio as "a highly respected leader" and "a very powerful voice for freedom." Trump continued, "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 Great Again." If confirmed, Rubio would become the first Latino to serve as America's top diplomat. The announcement ends speculation over Trump's choice for the key cabinet position and positions Rubio as a central figure in the incoming administration's foreign policy agenda.