Rubio denies plans to leave Trump administration after midterm losses

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied reports that he plans to leave the Trump administration following the Republican Party's midterm election losses, stating he loves his work and has no intention of departing. Rubio, who also serves as national security adviser, declined to discuss a potential 2028 presidential run, saying he will no longer address the topic. He has previously indicated he would support Vice President JD Vance if Vance were to seek the presidency. The White House and State Department dismissed the exit reports as "fake news" and a "fabricated hoax" based on anonymous sources. However, The Independent cited unnamed party and UK government figures suggesting Rubio might step down to distance himself from the Iran war and improve his political prospects.