{"id":2430747,"date":"2025-05-04T16:58:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T20:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jim-himes-laments-rubios-duties-are-too-big-for-one-person-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-05-04T17:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T21:00:12","slug":"jim-himes-laments-rubios-duties-are-too-big-for-one-person-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jim-himes-laments-rubios-duties-are-too-big-for-one-person-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Jim Himes laments Rubio\u2019s duties \u2018are too big for one person\u2019 &#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%2Fjim-himes-laments-rubios-duties-are-too-big-for-one-person-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=2430747&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>Representative Jim Himes (D-CT) expressed concerns about the nomination of Mike Waltz as U.N. ambassador, suggesting that the role is less significant than his previous position as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-president-trump-to-pardon-gen-michael-flynn-per-report\/\" title=\"BREAKING: ... Trump to Pardon Gen. Michael Flynn, Per Report\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/we-got-it-newsmax-reporter-emerald-robinson-national-security-source-confirms-a-piece-of-hardware-has-been-secured-in-germany\/\" title=\"We Got It! - Newsmax Reporter Emerald Robinson: National Security Source Confirms &quot;A Piece of Hardware Has Been Secured&quot; in Germany\">national security<\/a> adviser<\/a>. Himes appeared on &#8220;Fox News Sunday&#8221; to emphasize the stark differences between the responsibilities of these roles,noting that the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">national security adviser works closely<\/a> with the President while the U.N. ambassador operates from New York. Himes remarked that Waltz would likely be marginalized in his new capacity,as the current administration does not prioritize the United Nations.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Himes highlighted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has taken over Waltz&#8217;s former role, is now burdened with multiple high-stakes positions, including acting administrator of USAID and archivist of the United States. He warned that combining such demanding responsibilities is excessive and could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/126-ex-generals-admirals-warn-about-biden-u-s-in-deep-peril-health-a-concern-7-red-flags-emerging\/\" title=\"BREAKING: 126 Ex-Generals And Admirals Say Biden Is Mentally Unfit For ...\">jeopardize national security<\/a>, as effective leaders require adequate rest to avoid crises. Himes referenced Henry Kissinger as the last person to hold both national security and state positions, underscoring the unusual nature of Rubio&#8217;s expanded role amidst these challenges. the article also mentions recent developments, such as President Trump&#8217;s decision to retract Rep. Elise Stefanik&#8217;s nomination for U.N. ambassador.  <\/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\">Jim Himes laments Rubio&rsquo;s duties &lsquo;are too big for one person&rsquo;<\/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_2112436\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) suggested there is a &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-try-to-blunt-slotkin-fundraising-edge-in-michigan-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Republicans try to blunt Slotkin fundraising edge in Michigan - Washington Examiner\">huge difference&#038;rdquo<\/a>; between <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-waltz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mike Waltz<\/a>&lsquo;s new role and his previous one as national security adviser.<\/p>\n<p>President <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> recently nominated Waltz to serve as U.N. ambassador after moving him out of the national security adviser role. While Vice President JD Vance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3398725\/vance-waltz-un-ambassador-nomination-promotion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"referred\">referred<\/a> to the change as a &ldquo;promotion,&rdquo; Himes appeared on <em>Fox News Sunday<\/em> to disagree.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3400457\/jason-smith-failure-not-an-option-delivering-tax-relief\/\">Jason Smith says failure is &#8216;not an option&#8217; in delivering tax relief<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3400378\/jodey-arrington-questions-whether-gop-has-courage-cut-spending\/\">Jodey Arrington questions whether GOP has &#8216;courage&#8217; to cut spending<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3400256\/aoc-tells-trump-border-czar-come-for-me-town-hall\/\">AOC tells Trump border czar &#8216;come for me&#8217; over her support for illegal immigrants at fiery town hall<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;What I can tell you is there&rsquo;s a huge difference between the national security adviser, whose office is literally steps away from the Oval Office, and the U.N. ambassador who is in New York. This is not an administration that puts a lot of stock in the United Nations,&rdquo; Himes said. &ldquo;No matter what, I think that Mike Waltz is going to be marginalized right now.&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=2919932&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=10455&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=983ce710975f55da165fc7b40b6c7102\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, Waltz&rsquo;s previous role as national security adviser will now be filled by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is already acting administrator of USAID and acting archivist of the United States on top of his role as secretary of state.<\/p>\n<p>Himes expressed concern over the amount of work and responsibility all of these roles demand.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What worries me about Marco Rubio&rsquo;s role now is that secretary of state and national security adviser, both of those jobs are too big for one person. To have both of those jobs, including a bunch of other jobs, on the shoulders of Marco Rubio, these are people who actually need sleep if we are to stay out of wars and stuff,&rdquo; Himes said. &ldquo;So I&rsquo;m a little worried about the no national security adviser idea.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3398452\/marco-rubio-trump-fix-it-man\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>FROM &lsquo;LITTLE MARCO&rsquo; TO TRUSTED RIGHT HAND: TRUMP ELEVATES RUBIO TO HIS MR. FIX-IT MAN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The last person to hold both roles was the late Henry Kissinger. He served under former President Richard Nixon. <\/p>\n<p>Trump recently retracted&nbsp;Rep. Elise Stefanik&rsquo;s (R-NY) nomination as U.N. ambassador to keep the slim majority in the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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_2112436\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2112436\"}});<\/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>Jim Himes worries Rubio&#8217;s responsibilities are overwhelming<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2430748,"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\/07\/jimhimes_2023.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[21934,54591,5438],"class_list":["post-2430747","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-duties","tag-jim-himes","tag-rubio"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jimhimes_2023.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430747","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\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2430747"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430747\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2430751,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430747\/revisions\/2430751"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2430748"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2430747"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2430747"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2430747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}