Rubio May Leave US Secretary of State Post to Run for President

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio may leave the Donald Trump administration to focus on a potential run for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2028 election, according to RIA Novosti.

According to the Independent, citing senior sources in the U.S. and U.K., Rubio is considering entering the Republican primary race. One of his main competitors for the Republican nomination could be Vice President J.D. Vance.

As noted by the Independent, speculation about the potential departure of the Secretary of State began before the midterm elections. At that time, sources suggested that Rubio might leave his position in the administration. After the vote, according to the newspaper, sources became more confident in predicting such a scenario.

The U.S. midterm elections took place on November 3, 2026. According to the data provided in the publication, Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress. The new Congress will begin its work in January 2027.

Rubio has not yet made any official statements about his intention to leave the position of Secretary of State or to run for president.