Rubio denies plans to leave Trump administration after midterms

Politics · First reported 5 Nov, 13:55 · Updated 19:28

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Marco Rubio said remaining in the Trump administration through the end of the president’s term had always been his plan, rejecting reports that he might resign after Republican losses in the midterm elections. The Independent, citing unnamed sources, reported that Rubio could leave and consider a 2028 presidential bid; Rubio declined to discuss that race.

Rubio said he loves his work and that staying in the administration through the end of Trump’s term had always been his plan.
He declined to discuss a possible 2028 presidential campaign and has said he would support JD Vance if Vance runs.
The Independent reported, based on anonymous US and UK sources, that Rubio might resign and prepare to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2028.
The Hindustan Times reported that Bloomberg had said Rubio and advisers were weighing options, but that he had made no decision and had no timeline.
The White House and State Department rejected the resignation reports; Rubio also dismissed them in an interview.

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Key facts

Rubio’s role: US secretary of state and national security adviser.
Rubio’s stated plan: He said working for Trump until the end of his term had always been his plan.
2028 campaign: Rubio declined to discuss whether he might run.
Reported resignation: The Independent cited sources who expected Rubio could quit; Rubio and administration officials rejected the reports.