Trump expects Marco Rubio to remain Secretary of State
Trump told CBS's 60 Minutes he expects Rubio to stay; Rubio earlier denied reports he would leave after the midterms.
President Donald Trump said he expects Marco Rubio to remain U.S. Secretary of State, speaking during an appearance on CBS's 60 Minutes.
Trump's brief reply
When asked about Rubio's future in his administration during the 60 Minutes interview, Trump replied, "I think he will stay," and offered no further explanation.
Rubio, the former senator from Florida who now serves as Secretary of State, earlier responded to media reports suggesting he might leave the administration after the Republicans' losses in the midterm elections.
Speaking to The New York Times last week, Rubio denied those reports. "I have always intended to serve President Donald Trump through the end of his term," Rubio told the newspaper.
Rubio has been mentioned as a potential Republican contender for the 2028 presidential race, and Trump's comment leaves in place the immediate expectation that Rubio will continue in his diplomatic role for now.
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