Trump picks former rival Marco Rubio for secretary of state

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President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign
The Gazette
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The president-elect tapped Florida Senator Marco Rubio to lead his State Department once he takes the White House, meaning Governor Ron DeSantis can appoint who fills Rubio's seat.
The Sun
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Rubio, 53, is a noted hawk on China, Cuba and Iran, and was a finalist to be Trump's running mate on the Republican ticket last summer.
Le Monde
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The Florida senator has also been ambivalent about ongoing support for Ukraine, echoing Trump's stance that the war with Russia must come to an end.
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