Trump Names Florida Sen. Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State

President-elect Donald Trump named Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his pick for secretary of state in a Wednesday statement.

After reports that Rubio would be getting the nod from Trump, the former president made it official.

He wrote that the Florida senator is an “Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies and a fearless Warrior.” Rubio was in the running to be Trump’s vice president before hitting the campaign trail as a surrogate for the now president-elect. (RELATED: ‘Play The Game’: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro Break Down Possible Trump VP Shortlist)

NEW: President Trump announces the nomination of Sen. @marcorubio to Secretary of State. pic.twitter.com/8tnncTMBeL

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) November 13, 2024

“It is my Great Honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State,” Trump wrote.

“Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom. He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries. I look forward to working with Marco to Make America, and the World, Safe and Great Again!” he added.

.@LaraLeaTrump needs to be the nominated replacement by @GovDeSantis for Rubio. She will keep the seat and avoid a messy primary for FLORIDA. Well spoken. Kicked butt on election integrity. Etc.

— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) November 12, 2024

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will now be tasked with appointing someone to replace Rubio in the Senate. Several names have already been floated for the position including Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump and state Attorney General Ashley Moody. Republican Alabama Sen. Katie Britt has also made the pitch for Lara Trump to be the pick, according to Axios.

“[Lara Trump] needs to be the nominated replacement by [DeSantis] for Rubio. She will keep the seat and avoid a messy primary for FLORIDA. Well spoken. Kicked butt on election integrity. Etc,” Republican Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna tweeted.