{"id":2365734,"date":"2024-11-07T16:51:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T21:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rubio-puzzled-why-democrats-are-prepping-resistance-following-trumps-resounding-victory-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-07T16:52:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T21:52:54","slug":"rubio-puzzled-why-democrats-are-prepping-resistance-following-trumps-resounding-victory-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rubio-puzzled-why-democrats-are-prepping-resistance-following-trumps-resounding-victory-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Rubio puzzled why Democrats are prepping \u2018resistance\u2019 following Trump\u2019s resounding victory &#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\">28<\/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-puzzled-why-democrats-are-prepping-resistance-following-trumps-resounding-victory-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=2365734&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 Marco Rubio\u200b (R-FL) expressed confusion over\u200c why some Democrats are preparing to resist President-elect Donald Trump following his significant victory. He questioned their perspective, suggesting that these lawmakers believe they know better than the voters who chose Trump. Rubio pointed out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-calls-for-removal-of-rep-ilhan-omar\/\" title=\"House GOP calls for removal of Rep. Ilhan Omar\">recent actions<\/a> \u2062by Democrats, such as\u2063 California Governor Gavin Newsom calling a special\u2064 session to\u200c protect &#8220;California values&#8221; \u2064and New York Attorney General\u2064 Letitia James stating her readiness to oppose Trump\u2019s \u200badministration.<\/p>\n<p>During an appearance on Fox News, Rubio\u200b emphasized that resistance seems\u2064 misguided since\u2063 Trump clearly outlined his policy intentions during his \u2064campaign, such as securing the border and addressing energy prices. He criticized the Democrats for treating voters as\u200d if they are unaware of their own interests, which \u2063he believes contributed to their loss in the 2024 election and could\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jack-smiths-legal-actions-against-trump-continue-to-undermine-free-speech\/\" title=\"Jack Smith&#039;s legal actions against Trump continue to undermine free speech\">jeopardize future elections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Rubio also highlighted the \u200dRepublican Party\u2019s\u2062 successful\u2062 transformation under Trump, noting its increasingly diverse base. Additionally, when asked about a potential role \u2064in a future Trump\u200c administration, such as secretary\u200c of state, Rubio indicated he had not had discussions on this but would defer to Trump\u2019s discretion in making such appointments.  <\/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 puzzled why Democrats are prepping &lsquo;resistance&rsquo; following Trump&rsquo;s resounding victory<\/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_1876216\" 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) questioned why some Democrats are gearing up to resist President-elect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump&rsquo;s<\/a> administration in 2025, suggesting these lawmakers believe they are superior to the voters they serve.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Rubio&rsquo;s comment was in assessing recent actions by Democratic lawmakers following Trump&rsquo;s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, including Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gavin-newsom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> (D-CA) announcing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3222691\/gavin-newsom-special-session-trump-proof-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">a special session to &ldquo;safeguard California values <\/a>and fundamental rights in the face of an incoming Trump administration.&rdquo; New York Attorney General <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/letitia-james\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Letitia James<\/a> has similarly stated that her office is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3221362\/new-york-attorney-general-prepared-fight-back-amid-unexpected-trump-victory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">&ldquo;prepared to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/after-trumps-victory-there-can-be-no-unity-without-a-reckoning\/\" title=\"After Trump\u2019s Victory, There Can Be No Unity Without A Reckoning\">fight back&#038;rdquo<\/a>;<\/a> against the Trump administration in the wake of Trump&rsquo;s unexpected victory.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3162079\/trump-cabinet-names-rumors\/\"><strong>NAMES SWIRL FOR TRUMP SECOND CABINET AS TRANSITION TEAM MEETS WHITE HOUSE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Well, first of all, resistance to what? Resistance to what the American people just voted for?&rdquo; Rubio asked on Fox News&rsquo;s <em>America Reports<\/em>. &ldquo;In the history of the republic, no candidate for president has been clearer about what they&rsquo;re going to do in the simplest language possible: he&rsquo;s going to secure the border, he&rsquo;s going to bring down prices for energy and other things in America, and he&rsquo;s going to make us strong in the world so that we don&rsquo;t have a war. He&rsquo;s been very clear about this. No one has been more explicit and people voted for that overwhelmingly.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share.php?id=2686524&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=9421&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=59217552a46df325c0299484f5b896db\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rubio suggested that Democrats gearing up to resist Trump&rsquo;s administration treat voters as &ldquo;a bunch of dummies&rdquo; who do not know &ldquo;what&rsquo;s best for themselves.&rdquo; He claimed that this mindset is why the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Democratic Party<\/a> lost the 2024 election, and predicted it will lose future elections if it feeds this mindset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In regards to the Republican Party, Rubio praised his party for being able to rebuild itself &ldquo;in a very positive way&rdquo; under Trump&rsquo;s watch, which he explained now reflects a multicultural voting base who want to create a better future. Rubio added that many voters, including those within the Hispanic community, are worried about &ldquo;criminals&rdquo; entering the country illegally to attack and kill citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Rubio was also asked about the possibility of working in Trump&rsquo;s administration come 2025, potentially in the role of secretary of state. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Florida<\/a> senator said he had not talked to Trump&rsquo;s team about this possibility, and that such a choice will be up to Trump and that he &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">makes good decisions&#038;rdquo<\/a>; about his employees.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rubio&rsquo;s name was floated by some to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3040479\/who-is-marco-rubio-trump-vp-short-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">a possible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-knows-he-messed-up-on-fracking-at-debate-and-is-now-doing-damage-control-the-daily-wire\/\" title=\"Joe Biden Knows He Messed Up On Fracking At Debate And Is Now Doing Damage Control | The Daily Wire\">vice presidential candidate<\/a> for Trump<\/a>, though this role ended up going to Vice President-elect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jd-vance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">J.D. Vance<\/a>, the Republican senator from Ohio, whom Rubio praised as &ldquo;a fantastic pick&rdquo; by Trump.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3210669\/donald-trump-wins-2024-election-defeating-kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump&rsquo;s victory<\/a> was cemented once he won the state of Wisconsin in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/electoral-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Electoral College<\/a>, pushing him past the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3220313\/donald-trump-popular-vote-victory-gut-democrats-attempt-undermine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump also won the popular vote in the election<\/a>, making him the first Republican candidate to do so since former President George W. 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