The Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as the 72nd Secretary of State with a unanimous 99-to-0 vote. As the first Latino in this role, Rubio faces several foreign policy challenges, including the war in Ukraine, Gaza, and China's ambitions. Unlike former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Rubio’s hawkish stance on foreign policy differs from President Trump's more transactional and skeptical view. Their contrasting approaches, particularly due to prior political rivalry, will be crucial as Rubio navigates this new position and the complexities of international relations.
Mr. Rubio, 53, was unanimously confirmed in a 99-to-0 vote, becoming the first Latino to occupy the job and Mr. Trump's first cabinet secretary to be confirmed.
His biggest hurdle will be managing his relationship with Mr. Trump, whose temperament and worldview are very different from his own.
Over three terms as a senator, Mr. Rubio was known for his hawkish foreign policy views with a heavy emphasis on human rights.
Foreign diplomats will also closely study the relationship between the president and Mr. Rubio, given that they clashed with memorable bitterness as rivals in the 2016 Republican presidential primaries.
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