This Tuesday, Marco Rubio swore in as the new U.S. Secretary of State, just one day after Donald Trump took the oath of office for his second presidential term.
Rubio’s Thanks
In his speech after taking the oath, Rubio expressed his gratitude to God and his family, who came to the U.S. in 1956.
“It is an incredible honor to be the Secretary of State of the most powerful and good country in the history of humanity,” he said enthusiastically. He also thanked Trump for giving him this great opportunity.
Senate Confirmation
The U.S. Senate confirmed Rubio by unanimous vote on Monday, with a 99-0 vote. He became the first cabinet nominee to be confirmed, just hours after Trump took the oath for his second term.
Trump Chooses Rubio
“President Trump was elected to keep promises, and he’s going to keep those promises. And his primary promise when it comes to foreign policy is that the priority of the United States Department of State will be the United States.”
–Secretary of State Marco Rubio @SecRubio pic.twitter.com/26XqeVXxTB
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 21, 2025
President Trump announced Rubio’s nomination in November, praising him as a “highly respected leader” and a “strong voice for freedom.”
Rubio, for his part, assured that under Trump’s leadership, “we will achieve peace through strength” and always put the interests of Americans and the U.S. first.
A Historic Milestone: First Hispanic-American Secretary of State
Rubio made history by becoming the first Hispanic-American politician to hold the position of Secretary of State, marking a significant achievement for the Latino community.
Congratulations to my friend Marco Rubio on being sworn-in as our next U.S. Secretary of State! pic.twitter.com/SmHp2vb8f2
— Vice President JD Vance (@VP) January 21, 2025
Firm Stance on Venezuela
Rubio has been a strong advocate for the U.S. to take a tougher stance against the Venezuelan government, which he describes as a “dictatorship.” In recent years, he has criticized the U.S. for handling the situation with “kid gloves.”
He has also spoken out against the Venezuelan gang “Tren de Aragua”, a criminal group known for its brutal tactics and illegal activities, including sex trafficking and exploiting migrants. Rubio has said that this group has caused national alarm.
Additionally, he pointed out that the lack of effective immigration law enforcement has allowed organizations like the Tren de Aragua to operate freely in the U.S., contributing to violence and insecurity in various communities.
This marks a new chapter for Marco Rubio, who is emerging as a key figure in U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration.
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