Rubio named national security adviser after 16 months as acting 

Published September 22, 2026 2:16pm ET | Updated September 22, 2026 5:29pm ET



President Donald Trump has named Secretary of State Marco Rubio as his national security adviser, making permanent a dual role Rubio has held on an acting basis since May 2025.

A White House spokesperson confirmed to the Washington Examiner that Trump signed a commission appointing Rubio to the position. The White House did not clarify when Trump signed the commission. 

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