Overview

• Marco Rubio has been appointed interim National Security Adviser, adding to his roles as Secretary of State, acting USAID Administrator, and acting Archivist.
• President Trump announced Rubio’s latest role via social media, catching even State Department officials off guard.
• Rubio’s consolidation of power includes overseeing a controversial plan to integrate USAID into the State Department, which he outlined in a recent reorganization chart.
• Critics, including watchdog groups, warn that holding operational and oversight roles simultaneously creates potential conflicts of interest and governance challenges.
• Rubio’s multiple appointments reflect the Trump administration’s unconventional reliance on interim designations and social media for major personnel announcements.