Since he was appointed Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has positioned himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump. But old speeches and interviews reveal that his loyalty to Trump is a relatively recent development.
During the 2016 Republican primaries, Marco Rubio and Donald Trump were direct rivals to win the party’s presidential nomination. Back then, Rubio labeled Trump a “con artist,” declaring that it’s “time to pull off his mask.” He claimed that Trump is “going to be shredded to pieces” if nominated, saying he’s “unprepared to be president.” (via Texas Tribune and CNN)
