US Senate Confirms Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State

WASHINGTON, Jan 21  (Bernama-AA) -- The US Senate voted to confirm Marco Rubio as Secretary of State on Monday, making him the first official in Donald Trump's administration to be approved on his presidential inauguration day, Anadolu Agency reported.

The vote, which came just hours after Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, was unanimous at 99–0.

Rubio will assume the role amid multiple global crises and conflicts, including Russia’s war against Ukraine, as well as ongoing wars in Gaza and Lebanon involving Israel.

Rubio, 53, first elected to the Senate in 2010, is known for his hardline stance on Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, and China.

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