Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio speaks during the second day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, July 16, 2024.
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President-elect Donald Trump Senators are expected to be appointed. Marco Rubio He will become Florida’s secretary of state in the coming days, according to three sources familiar with the selection process.
Sources warned that Trump could still change his mind, noting that the decision would not be finalized until the president-elect is officially announced.
new york times first reported Trump plans to appoint Rubio as the nation’s top diplomat.
Trump previously considered Rubio as his running mate, ultimately choosing Ohio Republican Senator J.D. Vance.
Trump has also made a series of other personnel announcements in recent days. On Monday, he announced plans to nominate the former Rep. LizeldinA New York Republican serves as the top administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and appointed Rep. Mike Waltz, a Florida Republican, as its national security adviser.
last week he said Suzy WellsHis campaign manager will serve as White House chief of staff. On Sunday, he named immigration hardliners Tom Homan as his “border czar”.