Rubio Unanimously Confirmed as US Secretary of State... First Approval in Trump’s Second Term
The United States Senate unanimously approved the nomination of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State on the 20th (local time). This is the first case of a cabinet nominee in President Donald Trump's second-term administration to pass Senate confirmation.
Rubio, a former U.S. Senator from Florida, was confirmed by the Senate with 99 votes in favor and 0 against. Accordingly, he will lead the foreign policy of the Trump second-term administration based on the principle of "peace through strength."
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Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, was a strong competitor against President Trump during the 2016 Republican presidential primary but became a loyal supporter of Trump immediately after his defeat.
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