We and our partners do the following data processing based on your consent: store and/or access information on a device, personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development Marco Rubio denies plans to resign as 2028 speculation grows US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports on Thursday that he planned to leave the administration after Republican midterm losses, telling The New York Times he intended to serve through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. Rubio, a potential presidential candidate in 2028, declined to discuss his plans. Marco Rubio on October 21, 2026, in Mumbai, India. © KYLIE COOPER, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports Thursday that he was planning to leave the Trump administration as he weighs his next moves after Republicans' losses in midterm elections, according to The New York Times.
It has "always been my plan" to work for President Donald Trump until the end of his term, Rubio told The Times in an interview. Rubio, who also serves as Trump's national security adviser, is widely considered a potential successor to Trump in the 2028 presidential race. Just days before Tuesday's midterm elections, he made an unusual appearance alongside the US leader on the campaign trail, briefly stepping up on the podium to address a cheering crowd at a rally.
Rubio declined to answer questions about his political future on Thursday, however, saying: "I literally will not talk about 2028 anymore." On reports that he was considering an exit from the Trump administration, he told The New York Times: "I don't know where these things come from, to be honest with you." Read moreRubio says Trump to 'analyze' global impact of Russia sanctions during pause Earlier Thursday, Bloomberg News reported that Rubio was weighing whether to leave the administration. The report added that Rubio spoke to White House officials about stepping down, and was asked to stay. But the State Department has hit back sharply against reports that Rubio might leave.
Dylan Johnson, Assistant Secretary of State for global public affairs, called the Bloomberg article "totally made up." He also called a report by news outlet The Independent, which said Rubio was planning to launch a bid for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, "completely baseless fake news." Rubio has previously said that he would support Vice President JD Vance if he ran for president. 1. 1 ## What changes if Democrats win a majority in Congress? Americas 2. 2 ## Trump says going to war in Iran was worth it, despite midterm rout As it happened Americas 3. 3 ## Israeli opposition unites behind Eisenkot as Netanyahu says voters chose him for PM Middle East 4. 4 ## Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms win, says Iran war played role Americas 5. 5 ## US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks Middle East 6. 6 ## Why the Democrats routed the Republicans in the US midterm elections Analysis Americas © 2026 Copyright France 24 - All rights reserved. France 24 is not responsible for the content of external websites.
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