Rubio confirmed as secretary of state on Day One of Trump second term

Published January 20, 2025 6:51pm ET



The Senate voted unanimously to confirm Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) as secretary of state on Monday, delivering President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet just hours after he was sworn in for a second term.

The chamber voted for Rubio 99-0, underscoring the bipartisan support he enjoys in a chamber he has served in since 2011. The confirmation came as Senate Republicans prioritize Trump’s national security appointments.

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