Rubio to leave Trump administration after midterm elections wipeout? Here's what we know
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly discussed the possibility of leaving the Trump administration with White House officials. However, he has dismissed the speculation, saying that serving President Donald Trump until the end of his term has ‘always been my plan.’
Days after Republicans suffered a major loss in the midterm elections, there are reports suggesting that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is considering leaving President Donald Trump's administration. A Bloomberg report cited people familiar with the situation, stating that Rubio and his advisers were weighing their options. However, Rubio has not yet made a decision about his future, and there is no set timeline for any potential departure.
White House officials have advised him to stay in his position, but the State Department denies these reports. Assistant Secretary of State Dylan Johnson dismissed the speculation as "fake news" and stated that Rubio intends to continue serving in the administration until the end of Trump's term. Rubio, a former senator from Florida, has been one of Trump's most trusted aides and is considered a potential successor.
If Rubio were to step down before January, Trump could nominate his replacement before Democrats take control of the Senate.
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