US President-elect Donald Trump will likely choose Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
Rubio, who was a candidate, made it clear he was interested in potentially joining the right position, multiple sources familiar with the process told CNN.
The US senator has experience in foreign policy and serves on the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee, which makes the State Department a good fit for him.
Rubio is also a native of Florida and is close to
A familiar source said that, until Monday morning (11), the belief was that Trump was leaning towards Richard Grenell, but throughout the day he changed his preference to Rubio after a series of calls and conversations with Grenell’s allies. Florida senator.
Grennell served as Trump’s ambassador to Germany and later as Acting Director of National Intelligence during his first administration.
Until an offer is formally made, a second source added, Trump may change his mind.
The New York Times first reported on Trump’s expected bid.
A spokesman for Rubio declined to comment.
