Rubio Rejects Reports He May Leave Trump Administration

Marco Rubio rejected reports that he is considering resigning as secretary of state after Republicans’ poor midterm performance, telling The New York Times that serving President Donald Trump through the end of his term has always been his plan. Bloomberg and The Independent reported that Rubio had discussed leaving with White House officials, with speculation linking a departure to a possible 2028 presidential campaign and the political fallout from the Iran war. The White House and State Department called the reports fabricated or baseless, while Rubio declined to discuss his 2028 intentions and said he would no longer talk about the race. Rubio remains widely viewed as a potential Republican contender, alongside Vice President JD Vance.