Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania announced he would support his colleague Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) if President-elect Trump nominates him as Secretary of State.
“While I expect some policy differences, my colleague @SenMarcoRubio is a solid choice, and I look forward to voting for his confirmation,” Fetterman shared Tuesday on the social platform X.
Reports surfaced Monday that Trump intends to nominate Rubio for the role. Rubio, who ran against Trump in the 2016 Republican primary, was once considered as a potential running mate before Trump chose Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) instead.
Rubio’s confirmation seems likely in the Senate, which would temporarily narrow the GOP majority until Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) appoints a replacement. As a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio has taken a strong stance on issues related to Iran and China.
In addition to Rubio, Trump has quickly begun filling key national security positions. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) has been chosen as ambassador to the United Nations, while Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) will serve as national security adviser.
Rubio, who joined the Senate in 2010, has even received support from some former Trump critics. Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican congressman, praised the pick, calling it “pretty good.”
“Marco Rubio has shifted over time; he even voted against Ukraine aid, which surprised me,” Kinzinger noted on CNN. “He’s no neocon, which likely appealed to Trump, but he has a solid understanding of foreign policy—an important asset for the role.”
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