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Marco Rubio: Foreign Policy Kingmaker

President Trump may have elevated Rubio out of trust — or desperation.

May 9, 2025

_WHAT’S HAPPENING_

Marco Rubio, as Secretary of State, has amassed an extraordinary set of responsibilities in the Trump administration.

President Trump recently named Rubio interim National Security Adviser (NSA) after removing Mike Waltz from the post, meaning he now holds four major federal roles: secretary of state, national security adviser, acting administrator of USAID, and acting archivist of the United States.

This consolidation of power around a former rival signals Trump’s willingness to entrust Rubio with the most sensitive levers of American foreign policy and national security — potentially revealing the president’s skepticism of others in his circle.

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Bob Hrebec1 year ago

Rubio is very smart.... both intelligent and street smart. He know who butters his bread.

Kathryn Murphy1 year ago

During Trump's first Primaries run, I had a difficult time choosing between him and Rubio. Turned out I chose neither and went with a third party, which I prefer. But as it stands, after Trump's term, it's a close toss-up between him and Vance. Rubio is a go-getter, highly intelligent, more than capable of handling multiple tasks, departments and roles. Something which most working class Americans must do every day. It seems that only Democrats can't handle it.

Doug Ebbecke1 year ago

Hopefully he maintains his new approach after Trump leaves office!

sharon smith1 year ago

WOW, I hope someone is taking notes and will eventually write the best seller of the decade, based on all the activities and events since Trump assumed office as president the first time. Historic, dramatic and maybe we'll find out how Hillz engineered all those mysterious deaths.

Bonnie Hissom1 year ago

I trust president Trumps judgment. If he believes Marco Rubio capable of handling multiple tasks, then I’m confident too.

Steve S10 months ago

Rubio is light years ahead of Vance when it comes to international affairs, national security, and Making America Great Again. Vance seems to be an opportunist who was originally against Trump #1, saw how popular he was with Republicans, and became a Trump supporter. His invitation to close friend tucker carlson to attend a WH function says much about his judgement, politics, and where his loyalties lie.

Chris Carbott1 year ago

Marco Rubio was my number one choice for the job back in 2016. I never understood the pushback he got from some in the GOP. The NeoCon tag is nonsense. He will make a great President, as will JD Vance. I don't want to see either one of them get passed over.

Emily D1 year ago

I don't trust Rubio at all. His unanimous confirmation by the Senate told me what I needed to know.