Fetterman hails Rubio as ‘strong choice’ for secretary of state and says he will vote to confirm him

Late. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has called Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., whom President-elect Donald Trump is expected to tap to serve as secretary of state, a “strong choice” for the Cabinet-level role.

“Not surprisingly, the other team’s choice will have policy differences than my own,” Fetterman wrote in a post on X. “That said, my colleague @SenMarcoRubio is a strong choice and I look forward to voting for his confirmation. “

If Rubio takes the job next year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be able to name an interim replacement to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat until a special election is held for the seat.

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Late. John Fetterman, D-Pa., gestures while speaking at a rally for Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the York Exposition Center UPMC Arena on October 2, 2024 in York, Pennsylvania. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., has called Rubio “an excellent choice.”

“Senator Rubio has a proven record of advancing freedom, defending American interests on the global stage, and standing firm against threats from the CCP. His leadership will be invaluable in advancing our nation’s values ​​and priorities abroad,” Steube said in a tweet.

Rep. Carlos Giménez, R-Fla., said in a statement that “President Trump has made a truly historic and brilliant choice in selecting Sen. Marco Rubio as our nation’s secretary of state.”

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Left: Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks with a reporter before President Joe Biden takes the stage during a campaign event at Montgomery County Community College on January 5, 2024 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Right: Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks during the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (Left: Drew Angerer/Getty Images; Right: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Rubio has announced that he is endorsing Republican Senator Rick Scott for the role of Senate Republican leader.

Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and John Thune, RS.D. also fighting for the role.

Senate Republicans are set to hold the vote on Wednesday.

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Late. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., attends a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump at Trump National Doral Golf Club on July 9, 2024 in Doral, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Rubio has been in the Senate since 2011.