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Marco Rubio Takes on Unprecedented Four Roles in Trump Administration

Rubio now serves as Secretary of State, Acting National Security Adviser, Acting USAID Administrator, and Acting Archivist, raising concerns over governance and accountability.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as President Donald Trump meets with his Cabinet in the West Wing of the White House in Washington, April 30, 2025. The former senator from Florida, now the head of four government agencies, has outdone Henry Kissinger and even Xi Jinping, China’s leader, who has only three titles. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)
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Overview

  • Marco Rubio has become the only official since Henry Kissinger to simultaneously hold the roles of Secretary of State and National Security Adviser, alongside two other key positions.
  • President Trump appointed Rubio as Acting National Security Adviser on May 1, following the departure of Mike Waltz, who faced backlash over a leaked Signal chat scandal.
  • Rubio also serves as Acting Administrator of USAID and Acting Archivist of the United States, consolidating leadership across diplomatic, development, archival, and security functions.
  • Ethics watchdog group CREW has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, particularly regarding Rubio’s dual responsibilities at USAID and the National Archives.
  • The rapid accumulation of roles highlights Trump’s management style of centralizing power with trusted allies, while sparking questions about the feasibility of managing such diverse responsibilities effectively.