Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s decide to guide the State Division, is predicted to inform his Senate colleagues Wednesday morning that the incoming administration will place American pursuits “above all else.”
“Placing our core national interests above all else is not isolationism,” Rubio will inform members of the Senate Overseas Relations Committee, in accordance with a duplicate of his opening assertion that was obtained by The Related Press (AP).
“It is the commonsense realization that a foreign policy centered on our national interest is not some outdated relic,” the ready remarks learn.
“The postwar global order is not just obsolete; it is now a weapon being used against us,” the Florida senator is predicted to say.
Rubio, set to seem for his affirmation listening to, would turn into the primary Latino ever to function secretary of State if confirmed.
Thus far, senators on either side of the aisle have signaled their help for the 53-year-old, together with public approval from Democrats comparable to Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (Sick.) and Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman.
The Florida Republican has had a rocky relationship with Trump prior to now, with each buying and selling private blows through the 2016 Republican presidential major. Since then, the 2 Republicans have solid a greater relationship with Rubio endorsing the president-elect within the 2024 presidential election, snubbing his personal GOP governor, Ron DeSantis.
Along with his victory in November over Vice President Harris, Trump has secured an “unmistakable mandate from the voters,” in accordance with Rubio’s ready handle to the senators.
“They want a strong America. Engaged in the world,” he’s set to say. “But guided by a clear objective, to promote peace abroad, and security and prosperity here at home.”
