(DailyAnswer.org) – President-elect Donald Trump announced his plans for a “smooth transition” of power after meeting with President Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday. Alongside this assurance, Trump made a significant Cabinet pick, nominating Senator Marco Rubio of Florida to serve as Secretary of State.
“It is my great honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio has been nominated as the United States Secretary of State,” Trump declared. “Marco is a highly respected leader and a powerful voice for freedom. 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.”
Rubio, 53, expressed gratitude for the nomination, calling it an honor to have Trump’s trust. “As Secretary of State, I will work every day to carry out his foreign policy agenda,” he wrote on social media. He pledged to prioritize America’s interests and deliver “peace through strength” under Trump’s leadership.
Rubio is no stranger to foreign policy. As the son of Cuban immigrants and a three-term senator, he’s built a reputation for supporting U.S. alliances and taking a firm stance on global conflicts. While he opposed a massive $95 billion aid package to Ukraine, urging diplomatic solutions to its war with Russia, Rubio has consistently supported Israel’s right to defend itself, aligning closely with Trump on Middle Eastern policies.
Rubio’s nomination underscores his evolving relationship with Trump. The two clashed bitterly during the 2016 Republican primaries, with Trump famously mocking him as “Little Marco.” But over time, Rubio has emerged as one of Trump’s most steadfast allies, appearing alongside him at campaign events and backing key policies.
Speaking to reporters, Rubio called the Secretary of State role a “tremendous responsibility” and expressed hope that the Senate would confirm his nomination quickly. “The job of Secretary of State is to execute the foreign policy set by the elected President of the United States,” Rubio explained. “I look forward to working with President Trump to make America, and the world, safe and great again.”
Trump also praised Rubio as “a true friend to our allies” and “a fearless warrior,” emphasizing the importance of putting a strong foreign policy team in place before his inauguration.
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