President-elect Donald Trump ended days of speculation Wednesday by announcing he would nominate Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of state
The Florida Republican, once considered a contender to be Trump’s 2024 running mate, was described as a “Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom” in a statement by the president-elect.
“He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump added. “I look forward to working with Marco to Make America, and the World, Safe and Great Again!”
Rubio’s pending nomination was first reported by the New York Times Monday, but the delay in an official announcement spurred speculation that the 78-year-old Trump was having second thoughts.
However, a source close to the president-elect’s transition team told The Post Tuesday that the choice of Rubio was “solid,” while Senate Republican aides affirmed the pick was all but official in lieu of an announcement from Trump himself.
