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November 12, 2024

Trump to Nominate Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
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President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Republican Senator
Marco Rubio as secretary of state, according to multiple news outlets.
Rubio is the son of Cuban immigrants who has fought to maintain the U.S.
embargo on Cuba. He's a staunch supporter of Israel's assault on Gaza
and has called for the "complete eradication of Hamas." Rubio has also
called for U.S. military action against Iran. If Rubio is confirmed as
secretary of state, Florida Republican Governor Ron De Santis will name
a temporary replacement to fill his Senate seat until a 2026 special
election. 


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