{"id":2316217,"date":"2024-07-30T18:19:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T22:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rubio-allegedly-vying-for-secretary-of-state-role-after-trump-hints-burgum-could-get-cabinet-prize-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-07-30T18:20:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T22:20:30","slug":"rubio-allegedly-vying-for-secretary-of-state-role-after-trump-hints-burgum-could-get-cabinet-prize-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rubio-allegedly-vying-for-secretary-of-state-role-after-trump-hints-burgum-could-get-cabinet-prize-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Rubio allegedly vying for secretary of state role after Trump hints Burgum could get Cabinet prize &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">38<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frubio-allegedly-vying-for-secretary-of-state-role-after-trump-hints-burgum-could-get-cabinet-prize-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2316217&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Senator \u2062Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Governor Doug \u2064Burgum\u200c (R-ND) are reportedly both being considered for the position of Secretary of State in \u200ba potential second Trump administration \u2063following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-rand-paul-offers-dr-rachel-levine-as-example-of-radical-agenda-riding-bidens-coattails\/\" title=\"Sen. Rand Paul Offers Dr. Rachel Levine As Example Of Radical Agenda Riding Biden\u2019s Coattails\">upcoming presidential election<\/a>. Despite earlier indications that Burgum might be nominated for Secretary of Energy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-laptop-researcher-reveals-new-details\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden laptop researcher reveals new details\">recent reports suggest<\/a> a \u2064shift in\u200b focus towards the Secretary\u2064 of State role for him as well. Both politicians were previously seen as vice presidential candidates for Trump, who ultimately chose\u2062 Senator J.D. \u2064Vance\u2062 (R-OH) as his\u200d running \u2064mate.<\/p>\n<p>Burgum, who\u2064 publicly endorsed Trump\u200c after dropping out of the presidential race, has received positive\u200c remarks from\u2062 Trump, suggesting a strong relationship that could influence his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chris-christie-slams-conspiracy-theories-about-taylor-swift-we-should-be-celebrating-her\/\" title=\"Chris Christie criticizes Taylor Swift conspiracy theories, urges celebration instead\">potential cabinet appointment<\/a>. Meanwhile, Rubio is \u2063well-regarded for his experience on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-snubs-gop-leaders-on-new-iran-diplomacy\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Snubs GOP Leaders on New Iran Diplomacy\">foreign policy matters<\/a>, as he serves on key Senate committees related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-video-links-biden-to-ukrainian-corruption-burisma-indictment-reveals-ex-president-yanukovich-illegally-obtained-7-4-billion-laundered-thru-fund-close-to-us-democratic-party\/\" title=\"New Video Links Biden to Ukrainian Corruption \u2013 Burisma Indictment Reveals Ex-President Yanukovich Illegally Obtained .4 Billion Laundered Thru Fund \u201cClose to US Democratic Party\u201d\">foreign relations<\/a> \u200cand \u2063intelligence, making\u200d him a strong contender for the position.<\/p>\n<p>The competition for the Secretary of State role highlights \u200bthe dynamics within the Trump \u200ccamp as they prepare for what they hope will be another term in office.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Rubio allegedly vying for secretary of state role after Trump hints Burgum could get Cabinet prize<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1704814\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marco-rubio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Marco Rubio<\/a> (R-FL) and Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) are allegedly both in the running to be former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump<\/a>&rsquo;s secretary of state should the Republican presidential nominee win a second term this November.<\/p>\n<p>While the GOP leader earlier hinted the North Dakota governor might serve as the secretary of energy, a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2024\/07\/30\/trump-cabinet-shortlist-vance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>report<\/a> from <em>Axios<\/em> indicates there is also momentum within the Trump camp to install Burgum as the secretary of state. Additionally, Rubio is now rumored to be a top contender for the powerful position in a hypothetical second Trump administration, according to the outlet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Both Republicans were rumored to be vice presidential options for Trump before he picked Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) as his running mate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Burgum, a former presidential contender and rival to Trump earlier this year, has garnered praise from the president after the governor dropped his bid for the White House and endorsed Trump.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to CNN&rsquo;s Kaitlan Collins earlier this month at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican-national-convention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Republican National Convention<\/a>, Burgum said, &ldquo;Well, I got a call and a great conversation with the president. And he said, &lsquo;Hey, Mr. Secretary.&rsquo;&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the GOP nominating event, Donald Trump Jr.<a href=\"https:\/\/rumble.com\/v561aue-the-left-lashes-out-biden-defiant-against-dems-wishes-triggered-ep.152.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> praised<\/a> Burgum as a prime candidate for energy secretary on his podcast <em>Triggered.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;A smart guy,&rdquo; the former president&rsquo;s son said of the Republican governor. &ldquo;He&rsquo;d make some money for America for a change.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Now gears appear to be shifting from an energy-dominant role to a foreign policy job. <\/p>\n<p>Recognized for his role as a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Rubio is also well-positioned to fill the position of secretary of state, boosting the competition to determine who will share Trump&rsquo;s power should he win his bid for reelection.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump talks to Sen. Marco Rubio during the Republican National Convention Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo\/Charles Rex Arbogast)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The son of immigrants who fled Marxist Fidel Castro&rsquo;s Cuba, Rubio was elected to the Senate in 2010. Earlier this month, he gave a rousing speech in support of Trump during the Republican National Convention.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The only way to make America wealthy and safe and strong again is to make Donald J. Trump our president again,&rdquo; Rubio proclaimed.<\/p>\n<p>The Florida senator has spent over a decade building a foreign policy portfolio in part on combating communist aggression from countries such as China.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Just days ago, the Cuban American <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3100402\/sen-marco-rubio-introduces-legislation-to-strengthen-the-nations-relationship-with-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>introduced legislation<\/a> to forge stronger ties with&nbsp;India&nbsp;in order to counteract growing Chinese influence in the region. <\/p>\n<p>Back in 2016, in a bid to become the GOP presidential nominee, Rubio <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/politics\/915315\/rubio-claims-more-experience-better-judgment-on-foreign-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>claimed<\/a> he had &ldquo;done more on foreign policy than any of the other people running for president.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1704814\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1704814\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Governor Doug Burgum (R-ND) are reportedly competing for the position of Secretary of State in a potential second Trump administration, following hints from former President Donald Trump that Burgum might be considered for a Cabinet role. Although Trump previously suggested Burgum could take on the role of Secretary of Energy, a recent Axios report indicates there is growing support within Trump&#8217;s circle for him to be appointed as Secretary of State. Meanwhile, Rubio is also being mentioned as a leading candidate for this influential position. Both politicians were previously speculated to be vice presidential picks before Trump chose Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) as his running mate.<\/p>\n<p>Burgum, who had run against Trump earlier this year but later endorsed him after withdrawing from the race, has received positive remarks from the former president. During an interview with CNN at the Republican National Convention earlier this month, Burgum recounted a conversation with Trump where he was referred to as &#8220;Mr. Secretary.&#8221; Additionally, Donald Trump Jr. praised Burgum on his podcast Triggered as an excellent choice for energy secretary.<\/p>\n<p>The focus seems to be shifting towards foreign policy roles rather than energy positions. Rubio&#8217;s experience on key Senate committees related to foreign relations and intelligence makes him a strong candidate for Secretary of State, intensifying competition among those vying for influence in a potential second term for Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Rubio has been serving in the Senate since 2010 and recently delivered an impassioned speech supporting Trump&#8217;s candidacy at the Republican National Convention, asserting that reelecting Trump is essential for America&#8217;s prosperity and security. He has spent over ten years developing expertise in foreign policy issues, particularly concerning communist threats like China\u2019s influence.<\/p>\n<p>Just days ago, he introduced legislation aimed at strengthening ties with India to counteract China&#8217;s growing presence in Asia. In 2016, while campaigning for the GOP presidential nomination himself, Rubio claimed he had more foreign policy experience than any other candidates running at that time<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3142,"featured_media":2316218,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP22310815339264-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[28356,36705,5438,35945,3634],"class_list":["post-2316217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-burgum","tag-cabinet-position","tag-rubio","tag-secretary-of-state","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP22310815339264-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2316217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3142"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2316217"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2316217\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2316218"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2316217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2316217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2316217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}