Jan 21, 2025 · Secretary of State Marco Rubio was born in Miami, Florida in 1971. He is the son of Cuban immigrants who left Cuba in pursuit of the American Dream. His father worked as a banquet bartender, while his mother split time as a stay-at-home mom and hotel maid. From an early age, Rubio learned the importance […]

Rubio was confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate and took office on January 21, 2025. He is the first Hispanic to serve in the position, making him the highest-ranking Hispanic American official in U.S. history. Rubio is also the first Floridian to serve as Secretary of State.

Marco Rubio credits his parents’ decision to immigrate to the United States from Cuba in 1956 for “the privilege to be born a citizen of the greatest nation in the history of the world.” Rubio’s father worked as a banquet bartender, while his mother worked as a hotel maid and stay-at-home mother. The U.S. Senate historically confirmed Rubio 99-0 as secretary of state just hours after ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Newly sworn-in Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on U.S. diplomats to forcefully defend and execute President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies as he took the helm of the State Department just hours after taking the oath of office.

Nov 14, 2024 · Rubio and Trump exchanged verbal jabs during the race, with Trump calling Rubio “Little Marco.” Rubio responded by insulting the size of Trump’s hands and calling him a “con artist” and “vulgar.” Their relationship improved when Trump was in the White House.

6 days ago · Former U.S. senator from Florida Marco Rubio jumps into new role as secretary of state with flurry of phone calls, planned trip to Panama. ... He was named the House Republican Leader in 2002 and ...

Jan 21, 2025 · US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks after he was sworn in by Vice President J.D. Vance, in the Vice President's ceremonial office at the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 21, 2025. ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Former Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was sworn in as secretary of state by Vice President J.D. Vance. Ashley Moody replaces him in the Senate. Meantime, Northeast Florida voters must fill the House seat of Michael Waltz, the next national security adviser.

Jan 21, 2025 · SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you, Mr. Vice President, for making time. It’s been a busy 72 hours. And — VICE PRESIDENT VANCE: Say that again. SECRETARY RUBIO: Maybe longer, but – 96 hours, I guess. But first, I want to thank Jeanette, my …

3 days ago · President-elect Donald Trump selected Rubio to serve as secretary of state in 2024, and he was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 20, 2025. Rubio’s parents left their native Cuba in 1956, during the Fulgencio Batista dictatorship, and moved to …