Marco Rubio Dismisses Exit Rumors, Vows to Serve Full Term as Secretary of State
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed reports he may leave the Trump administration, reaffirming his commitment to serve the full presidential term while refusing to discuss speculation about a possible 2028 White House bid. In an interview with The New York Times, Rubio rejected rumors of his departure, stating that working for President Trump for the duration of his second term has always been his plan. White House and State Department officials have also denied the reports, calling them fabricated hoaxes. The speculation gained traction after Republican setbacks in the midterm elections, with observers viewing Rubio as a potential 2028 contender. Rubio, who also serves as National Security Adviser, has focused his career on challenging Cuba's communist government.