Marco Rubio pledges to uphold American interests in his confirmation hearing as Trump’s Secretary of State
Rubio believes the old global order is outdated and even a bit of a weapon against the U.S. It’s a big deal for him, especially since he’s the first Latino nominated for this role. His journey in politics has been quite the ride, from being a tea party favorite to aligning closely with Trump.
He’s expected to get confirmed without much fuss, with support from both sides of the aisle. Some Democrats see him as a solid choice. There’s hope he’ll steer clear of the isolationist views some of Trump’s allies have.
Rubio’s got a lot of experience in foreign relations, and he’s been vocal about threats from countries like China. He’s not shy about calling out their tactics, saying they’ve cheated their way to the top. If he gets the nod, he’ll be the face of U.S. foreign policy, but we all know Trump likes to take the lead on that stage.
Even before he’s in office, Trump’s already stirred the pot with some wild comments about foreign territories. Rubio is ready to push for a strong America that’s engaged globally but with clear goals.
He’s also not too happy about the Biden administration’s recent moves regarding Cuba, which he’s been tough on for years. It’ll be interesting to see how he navigates that once he’s in the role.
Historically, secretaries of state have had a huge impact on U.S. foreign policy, and many have even gone on to become president. Rubio’s relationship with Trump is a bit rocky compared to past secretaries, but he’s hoping to make it work better than Trump did with Rex Tillerson.
