Rubio weighs resignation to pursue 2028 presidential bid

Marco Rubio is reportedly preparing to resign from the Trump administration to pursue the Republican nomination for the 2028 presidential election, according to US and UK sources cited by The Independent. Vice President JD Vance is seen as his main rival. The reports follow the Republican Party's devastating midterm election losses, with Rubio considered a leading candidate who cannot run while serving as Secretary of State. A Rubio associate said his connection to the administration could only harm his prospects, while Vance has publicly blamed the Iran war for the losses. Rubio has reportedly been sidelined from key foreign policy decisions despite his dual role as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor. The State Department dismissed the reports as "completely unfounded fake news from fabricated anonymous sources."