NYT: Donald Trump is preparing to nominate Senator Marco Rubio for the post of US Secretary of State. Rubio, known for his hawkish stance on China and Iran, has recently been supporting Trump's policies.
Donald Trump may appoint Florida Senator Marco Rubio, a Republican, as US Secretary of State. This was reported by The New York Times, citing its own sources, UNN reports.
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to appoint Senator Marco Rubio, who represents Florida, as Secretary of State,
– The publication notes.
The publication notes that Trump made this decision after considering other candidates, but he may change his mind at the last minute.
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Rubio was elected to the Senate in 2010 and has taken a hawkish stance on foreign policy, taking a tough stance on China and Iran. Initially, his position was at odds with those Republicans who were more skeptical of interventions abroad, but recently he has also supported Trump on issues such as Russia's war against Ukraine.
Recall
Donald Trump has offered Congressman Mike Waltz the position of National Security Advisor. In this position, Waltz will deal with geopolitical conflicts, including the war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.
It is also expected that US President-elect Donald Trump will announce in the coming daysthat Stephen Miller, his chief immigration adviser, will become the White House deputy chief of staff for policy.
In addition, it became known that Donald Trump appointed Republican Alice Stefanik as a candidate for the post of US Ambassador to the UN. Stefanik is known for her criticism of the UN and her controversial stance on Ukraine – she supported sanctions against Russia but voted against new funding.