National Politics

Senate Unanimously Confirms Rubio as Secretary of State

Florida Senator Marco Rubio became the first of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees when he was unanimously confirmed (99-0) as the 72nd Secretary of State of the United States of America by the Senate on Monday.

Sen. Rubio was expected to cruise through the nominating process when he was first nominated. Democratic Senator Cory Booker was one of several Senate Democrats who openly sang Sen. Rubio’s praises.

Prior to being confirmed, Sen. Rubio made the inaugural rounds last weekend, attending several galas, including the 2025 Florida Sunshine State Gala hosted by Sen. Rick Scott.

Rubio arrived late accompanied by his wife Jeanette, but still took time to talk to Florida Republicans in attendance, including Publisher Javier Manjarres, who joked that the former Senator made time to poke fun at him to his wife.

“He still found time to come up to me and recite one of his trademark and corny personal digs in his feeble attempt to poke fun at me to my wife on his way out,” said Manjarres. “While he tries to be funny, I do have to give him credit for having one of the best Tony Montana accents.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chose Attorney General Ashley Moody to replace Rubio prior to the inauguration.

Javier Manjarres

Javier Manjarres is a nationally renowned award-winning political journalist. Diverse New Media, Corp. publishes Floridianpress.com, Hispolitica.com, shark-tank.com, and Texaspolitics.com He enjoys traveling, playing soccer, mixed martial arts, weight-lifting, swimming, and biking. Javier is also a political consultant, and has also authored "BROWN PEOPLE," which is a book about Hispanic Politics. Learn more at www.brownpeople.org Email him at Diversenewmedia@gmail.com

Recent Posts

2020 Spanish Campaign Ad Puts John Cornyn in the Crosshairs of Primary Challenge

A Spanish-language campaign advertisement from 2020 has resurfaced at a crucial moment for Senator John…

1 day ago

Ken Paxton Investigates Music Platforms Over Alleged Payola Schemes

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has launched an investigation into major streaming platforms, including…

1 day ago

How Texas Leaders Can Deliver an Affordability Victory for Families and Small Businesses

By Dale Burks Texas has always been a proud champion of manufacturing, securing our supply…

2 days ago

Texas to Receive Over $124M in Offshore Energy Revenues

U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D) announced that Texas will receive more than $124 million in…

2 days ago

LONESTAR — 4.24.2026 — Talarico Strikes Cornyn on Texas Gas Prices — Cornyn Calls for Defunding Planned Parenthood — and More...

‘What's the Hold Up?’ James Talarico Takes on John Cornyn as Texas Gas Prices Hit…

2 days ago

Jake Ellzey Calls U.S. Military Campaign Against Iran 'Spectacular Victory'

A Texas lawmaker and former naval aviator is weighing in on the U.S. military campaign…

2 days ago