Marco Rubio, who serves as both US Secretary of State and national security adviser, dismissed departure rumors and asserted he will remain in his roles through Donald Trump's full term. The State Department actively rejected claims from Bloomberg News and The Independent, branding reports about his planned resignation or a 2028 presidential campaign as entirely fabricated. Although often seen as a potential successor to Trump, Rubio has previously noted he would endorse Vice President JD Vance if Vance runs for the presidency.
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Rubio confirmed his intention to serve out the remainder of Donald Trump's current term i…: Rubio confirmed his intention to serve out the remainder of Donald Trump's current term in office.
The State Department denied media claims alleging Rubio plans to step down or launch a 20…: The State Department denied media claims alleging Rubio plans to step down or launch a 2028 campaign.
Rubio has previously indicated he would support Vice President JD Vance if Vance launches…: Rubio has previously indicated he would support Vice President JD Vance if Vance launches a 2028 presidential bid.
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WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday (Nov 5) dismissed reports that he was planning to leave the Trump administration as he weighs his next moves after Republicans' losses in midterm elections, according to The New York Times.
It has "always been my plan" to work for President Donald Trump until the end of his term, Rubio told The Times in an interview.
Rubio, who also serves as Trump's national security adviser, is widely considered a potential successor to Trump in the 2028 presidential race.
Just days before Tuesday's midterm elections, he made an unusual appearance alongside the US leader on the campaign trail, briefly stepping up on the podium to address a cheering crowd at a rally.
Rubio declined to answer questions about his political future on Thursday, however, saying: "I literally will not talk about 2028 anymore."
On reports that he was considering an exit from the Trump administration, he told The New York Times: "I don't know where these things come from, to be honest with you."
Earlier Thursday, Bloomberg News reported that Rubio was…
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