Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has referred to as Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who President-elect Donald Trump is predicted to faucet to function secretary of state, a “robust alternative” for the cabinet-level position.
“Unsurprisingly, the opposite workforce’s decide may have political variations than my very own,” Fetterman wrote in a submit on X. “That being mentioned, my colleague @SenMarcoRubio is a powerful alternative and I look ahead to voting for his affirmation.”
If Rubio does tackle the job subsequent 12 months, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be capable to appoint a brief substitute to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat till a particular election is held for the seat.
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Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., gestures whereas talking at a rally for Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at York Exposition Heart UPMC Enviornment on Oct. 2, 2024, in York, Pennsylvania. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Photographs)
Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., has referred to as Rubio “an impressive alternative.”
“Senator Rubio has a confirmed document of selling freedom, defending American pursuits on the worldwide stage, and standing agency in opposition to threats from the CCP. His management will likely be invaluable in advancing our nation’s values and priorities overseas,” Steube mentioned in a tweet.
Rep. Carlos Giménez, R-Fla., mentioned in a press release that, “President Trump has made a really historic and sensible alternative in deciding on Senator Marco Rubio as our nation’s Secretary of State.”
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Left: Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks with a reporter earlier than President Joe Biden takes the stage throughout a marketing campaign occasion at Montgomery County Group School Jan. 5, 2024, in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Proper: Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks in the course of the Republican Nationwide Conference (RNC) on the Fiserv Discussion board in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (Left: Drew Angerer/Getty Photographs; Proper: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg by way of Getty Photographs)
Rubio has introduced that he’s supporting fellow Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott for the position of Senate Republican Chief.
Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and John Thune, R-S.D. are additionally vying for the position.
Senate Republicans are slated to carry the vote on Wednesday.
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Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., attends a marketing campaign rally for former President Donald Trump on the Trump Nationwide Doral Golf Membership on July 9, 2024, in Doral, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Photographs)
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Rubio has served within the Senate since 2011.