Marco Antonio Rubio (/ ˈ r uː b i oʊ /; born May 28, 1971) is an American politician, diplomat, and attorney serving as the 72nd United States secretary of state since 2025.

Jan 21, 2025 · Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks after being sworn in by Vice President JD Vance in the Vice Presidential Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington, as Vance whispers to his wife, Jeanette Rubio, right.

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 […]

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 ...

3 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 ...

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.

Jan 21, 2025 · The Senate unanimously confirmed Rubio's appointment to secretary of state Monday evening, making Rubio the first confirmed Cabinet member of the second Trump administration.

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 …

Jan 20, 2025 · The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet. The vote was unanimous.