The Senate unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Inauguration Day, marking the first member of President Donald Trump's new Cabinet. Rubio, a Republican senator from Florida, received a decisive vote of 99-0, showcasing his status as one of Trump's least controversial nominees. The swift confirmation process is in line with the tradition of promptly assembling the new president's national security team.
Senator Chuck Grassley praised Rubio's intelligence and deep understanding of American foreign policy as the Senate convened to confirm his nomination. The Senate Majority Leader, John Thune, expressed the expectation of swift voting on Trump's nominees, with other picks like John Ratcliffe for CIA director also anticipated to have a quick confirmation.
