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Senator Marco Rubio, President-elect Trump's choice for Secretary of State, appears before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for his confirmation hearing at the Capitol. Photo: Alex Brandon/AP/dpa
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The US Senate confirms the appointment of Marco Rubio as the future Secretary of State of the United States. The vote for the former senator from Florida, who is recognized across party lines, was unanimous with 99 to 0.
Rubio, 53, has been in the US Senate since 2011. In 2016, the ambitious lawyer tried unsuccessfully to become the Republican presidential candidate. He failed in the pre-election campaign against Trump, who at the time lambasted him. The son of Cuban immigrants has distinguished himself as a Trump supporter in recent years. Rubio is one of the Trump nominations that is not perceived as controversial. In view of his positions, the German government sees overlaps on the topics of China, European security and also in relation to the war in Ukraine. However, Rubio recently voted against billions in support for Ukraine, which has been attacked by Russia.
21.01.2025, 01:41
