Trump Expected to Choose Marco Rubio as Next Secretary of State
- Florida senator has taken a strong stance against China
- Rubio took part in campaign’s efforts to win Latino voters
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President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Marco Rubio as secretary of state, a person familiar with the matter said, granting a top job in his second administration to a one-time rival who later became one of his most ardent supporters in the Senate.
Rubio campaigned extensively for Trump and was on the short list to be his running mate. Florida’s senior senator helped the campaign reach out to Latino communities, and spoke at a rally Pennsylvania on the final day of the campaign to introduce Trump in Spanish. The New York Times reported the news earlier Monday.