Things to Know About Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump’s Pick for Secretary of State
By Roy Bushmann
Updated 6:39 AM CET, November 13, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (FashionHarp) — President-elect Donald Trump has selected Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his choice for Secretary of State. Below are key details about the Republican senator, who is currently serving his third term in the U.S. Senate:
Cuban Immigrant Background
Marco Rubio, aged 53, was born in Miami, Florida, and continues to reside there. He is the son of Cuban immigrants—his father worked as a bartender, and his mother as a hotel maid. Throughout his political career, Rubio has often highlighted his working-class upbringing, positioning himself as a representative of the American dream. In his first Senate campaign, he frequently emphasized the narrative of his family’s immigrant journey, underscoring the notion of “only in America.”
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