Rubio confirms he will stay in Trump administration until term ends

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied reports he is resigning to prepare a 2028 presidential run, confirming he will remain in the Trump administration until the end of the term. He said he enjoys his work and does not know where the resignation rumors originated. Rubio told the New York Times that staying through the term was always his plan, though he declined to discuss his political future. He defended President Trump's handling of Iran-related consequences, calling it the price of leadership. The Independent reported Thursday that Rubio planned to resign to distance himself from Trump ahead of 2028. Rubio previously said he would support Vice President JD Vance as the Republican nominee, and both are considered top contenders for the party's candidacy.