Marco Rubio confirmed to be the next Secretary of State
Marco Rubio, the first Hispanic to serve as Secretary of State, is taking over the leadership of diplomacy in the Trump era, following rumors

- Unanimous Senate Confirmation for Marco Rubio.
- First Hispanic to Lead U.S. Diplomacy.
- Career and Political Stance of the New Secretary.
The United States Senate confirmed Florida Senator Marco Rubio as the new Secretary of State on Monday, unanimously making him the first Hispanic to lead American diplomacy.
Rubio, 53 years old and the son of Cuban immigrants, is the first cabinet member confirmed in the new Administration of President Donald Trump, who was inaugurated hours earlier.
A senator since 2010, Marco Rubio, who did not receive a single vote against his confirmation, has earned the respect of his fellow senators over the years.
This facilitated a swift confirmation for the position, unlike other more controversial cabinet nominees.
MARCO RUBIO ANNOUNCED AS SECRETARY OF STATE
The Democratic minority leader, Senator Chuck Schumer, instructed his caucus to vote in favor of Rubio’s confirmation.
Despite their differences, «it is the right thing to do,» he said, while he noted that the Foreign Relations Committee had unanimously approved his confirmation hours earlier.
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Schumer warned Trump that the Senate would not give the same support to the rest of Trump’s nominees for his new cabinet.
Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, stated she has a «very good working relationship» with the new Secretary of State.
Marco Rubio: A Hawk in Foreign Policy
Moreover, he demonstrated a mastery of foreign policy issues during his confirmation hearing.
Rubio is considered a hard-line hawk on foreign policy and a great expert on international issues, especially regarding Latin America.
In the Senate, he has maintained a firm stance against China and Iran and has supported sanctions on Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua.
During his confirmation hearing, he also showed a willingness to seek a ceasefire agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
From Rival to Trump Ally
Marco Rubio gained national popularity in 2016 when he sought the Republican presidential nomination in a primary that Donald Trump ultimately won.
During those primaries, Trump disparaged him by calling him ‘Little Marco,’ but later, the senator expressed his support and loyalty to him.
In the last election campaign, Rubio was considered a possible running mate for Donald Trump for the Vice Presidency before Trump ultimately chose J.D. Vance.
After the elections, Trump opted to appoint him as Secretary of State, which was seen as a nod to the Latino population, which voted for the Republican in record numbers.


