President-elect Donald Trump named Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his pick for secretary of state in a Wednesday statement.

After reports that Rubio would be getting the nod from Trump, the former president made it officiaL

NEW: President Trump announces the nomination of Sen. @marcorubio to Secretary of State. pic.twitter.com/8tnncTMBeL

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) November 13, 2024

.@LaraLeaTrump needs to be the nominated replacement by @GovDeSantis for Rubio. She will keep the seat and avoid a messy primary for FLORIDA. Well spoken. Kicked butt on election integrity. Etc.

— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) November 12, 2024