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Marco Rubio denies plans to resign as 2028 speculation grows
Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state and national security adviser, has denied reports that he plans to leave President Donald Trump’s administration. The speculation follows Republican losses in the midterm elections and has drawn attention because Rubio is seen as a possible contender in the 2028 presidential race.
Rubio told The New York Times it had always been his plan to serve until Trump’s term ends, and said he would no longer discuss 2028. Bloomberg reported he had discussed stepping down with White House officials, who asked him to stay; the State Department called that report fabricated. Rubio’s office also rejected a report that he was preparing a presidential campaign, while Rubio has said he would support Vice-President JD Vance if Vance ran.
In short
- Rubio says he plans to stay in Trump’s administration.
- Reports of a possible departure were rejected by the State Department.
- He declined to discuss his political future in 2028.
Explained simply
The US secretary of state leads American diplomacy and represents the country in dealings with foreign governments. Marco Rubio also serves as national security adviser, a role that helps the president coordinate decisions on security and foreign policy.
Rubio is part of President Donald Trump’s administration, whose term is due to end in January 2029. Talk about his future has also drawn attention to the 2028 presidential election, when voters will choose Trump’s successor; Vice-President JD Vance is among the figures discussed as a possible candidate.
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