Florida Senator Rubio confirmed as US Secretary of State

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Florida Senator Marco Rubio has officially been sworn in as the next U.S. Secretary of State after receiving Senate confirmation late Monday.

This makes him the first member of President Trump’s cabinet to secure congressional approval.

With years of experience on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a strong track record of addressing international conflicts, Rubio now steps into the role of the nation’s chief diplomat.

He will oversee over 70,000 federal employees within the U.S. Department of State.

Known for his hawkish stance on foreign policy, Rubio has taken firm positions on issues such as Iran and China.

Rubio is a U.S. politician from Florida, serving as a Republican member of the U.S. Senate since 2011. He was born on May 28, 1971, in Miami, Florida, to Cuban immigrant parents.

Rubio gained national attention during his 2010 Senate campaign, which he won, and he has since been a prominent figure in American politics.

Before his time in the Senate, Rubio served in the Florida House of Representatives, where he was Speaker of the House from 2007 to 2009.

He is known for his strong conservative positions, particularly in areas such as immigration, foreign policy, and economic reform.

Rubio was a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 but was ultimately defeated by Donald Trump.

In the Senate, Rubio has served on several key committees, including the Foreign Relations Committee, where he has been a vocal advocate on foreign policy issues, particularly regarding Cuba, Iran, and China.

He is often described as a “hawk” in foreign policy due to his tough stance on these countries. Rubio is also a strong proponent of free-market policies and has been an advocate for tax reform and healthcare reform.