Overview

• Rubio declined to commit to a 2028 presidential bid, stressing he is focused on his current diplomatic mission and that future possibilities remain open.
• He praised Vice President JD Vance as a strong potential nominee and expressed hope that Vance will enter the race.
• Rubio said he plans to stay in his State Department role through January 2028 to complete ongoing foreign policy initiatives.
• The secretary cited strict rules barring political campaigning by Secretaries of State as a reason for postponing any declaration of candidacy.
• Alongside his role as chief diplomat, Rubio leads USAID, serves as acting archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration, and acts as national security adviser.