Rubio denies plans to leave post for White House bid Rubio insists he will serve Trump until end of term amid speculation over political future

Washington, November 6 — Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims that he intended to depart the Trump administration as he contemplates his future after Republicans suffered setbacks in midterm elections, according to The New York Times. In an interview with The Times, Rubio stated that it "has always been my plan" to serve President Donald Trump until the conclusion of his term. As Trump's national security adviser, Rubio is frequently speculated as a potential successor in the 2028 presidential race.

Rubio made a rare appearance alongside Trump on the campaign trail just prior to the midterm elections, albeit briefly taking the stage to address a gathering of supporters. However, he evaded inquiries about his future political plans, stating: "I literally will not talk about 2028 anymore."

Reports suggesting that Rubio was contemplating a departure from the Trump administration surfaced, with Bloomberg News noting that he was evaluating whether to step down. The outlet further reported that Rubio engaged in discussions with White House officials about potentially resigning, only to be urged to remain in his position.

The State Department vehemently refuted these allegations, with Dylan Johnson, Assistant Secretary of State for global public affairs, dismissing the Bloomberg article as "totally made up." He also characterized a report by The Independent, which alleged that Rubio intended to launch a bid for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, as "completely baseless fake news."

Rubio had previously indicated that he would support Vice President JD Vance should he seek the presidency, a stance Vance also shares as a potential contender for the 2028 election.