Marco Rubio Unanimously Confirmed As Secretary Of State

US Senator Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his nomination to be Secretary of State, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) — US Senator Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his nomination to be Secretary of State, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2025. ((Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Sophia Flores and Taylor Tinsley
4:20 PM – Monday, January 20, 2025

GOP Senator Marco Rubio has been unanimously confirmed as America’s 72^nd secretary of State. This also makes Rubio the first nominated individual on Trump’s cabinet to be confirmed.

Rubio (R-Fla.) was confirmed in a 99-0 vote on Monday following Trump’s inauguration.

The senator voted for himself.

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) expressed that Rubio is an intelligent man with a remarkable understanding of American foreign policy — who has a deep commitment to the American dream.

Rubio’s Senate seat will be filled by Florida state Attorney General Ashley Moody.

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