Rubio warns State Department officials after Guilfoyle resignation fallout

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned senior State Department officials that unethical conduct would result in termination regardless of connections, following Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation as ambassador to Greece. Rubio told roughly two dozen assistant secretaries that major decisions require his or Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau's approval, citing frustration with officials pursuing uncoordinated agendas. Policy chief Jeremy Lewin was subsequently pushed out over "freelancing" concerns, though he denied being fired. The crackdown follows Republican midterm losses, with Democrats vowing to investigate Trump aide dealings. Rubio's office now approves all political travel, and his department handling could affect a potential 2028 presidential run.