President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as his Secretary of State.&nbsp;

"It is my Great Honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State. Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom," Trump said in a statement. "He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries."

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President-elect Trump has nominated Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as his secretary of state.{ai:summary}President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, calling him a "highly respected leader" and a "powerful voice for freedom." Trump praised Rubio as a strong advocate for the nation and a steadfast ally to friends while standing firm against adversaries. This announcement is breaking news, and further updates are expected. #politics

Trump nominates Marco Rubio to serve as Secretary of State

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