Despite criticism for alleged positions against minorities, Donald Trump continues to assemble a cabinet that has surprised many with the inclusion of several women and now a Latino, Marco Rubio, in one of the nation’s most significant roles.
What is Marco Rubio’s New Position?
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday the nomination of Cuban-born Florida Senator Marco Rubio as the next Secretary of State in his upcoming administration, set to begin in January.
In an official statement, Trump confirmed the news that had been circulating for several days: Rubio has been chosen as the highest representative of U.S. diplomacy, making him the first Latino to hold the position.
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“Marco is a well-respected leader and a powerful voice for freedom. He will be a staunch defender of our nation, a true friend to our allies, and a brave warrior who will never back down from our adversaries,” Trump said in his message.
Rubio expressed that he “will not stop until American politics is once again focused on common sense and the common good.” Through social media, Rubio stated that leading the U.S. State Department is “an enormous responsibility” and that he is “honored by the trust” Trump has placed in him.
“As Secretary of State, I will work every day to advance his foreign policy agenda. Under President Trump’s leadership, we will achieve peace through strength, always prioritizing the interests of the American people and the United States above all else.”
Who is Marco Rubio?
Born in Miami in 1971, Marco Rubio is considered a “hawk” in foreign policy, supporting a hard stance on China and Iran, as well as sanctions on Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Rubio gained national attention during the 2016 Republican presidential primary, in which he competed against Trump and others.
After withdrawing from that race, he pledged his support to Trump, and as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he influenced Latin American policy during Trump’s first administration.
Rubio is the third cabinet secretary Trump has announced, following Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary and Kristi Noem for National Security Secretary. Other key appointments include Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff, John Ratcliffe as CIA Director, Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador, and Tom Homan as Border Czar.
This article was originally written originally in Spanish by Miguel Fernández in Cultura Colectiva News
