Marco Rubio Likely to Be Trump’s Secretary of State: Reuters Reports
Marco Rubio recently spoke out about the situation in Ukraine. He said that Russia’s war with Ukraine had reached a stalemate and needed a resolution. This is different from what Trump had promised during his campaign.
On the campaign trail, Trump said he could end the war in 24 hours if he became president. However, Rubio does not think this is possible. He described Ukrainians as “incredibly strong” and “brave”, but also acknowledged the reality of war.
Rubio thinks that the US should find a solution to the stalemate, rather than continuing to fund it. He believes that this would save lives and help Ukraine rebuild after the war.
The news comes at a time when Trump is expected to appoint an administration with a different stance on Ukraine than the current Biden administration. One of his advisors, Mike Waltz, has been chosen for his straightforward approach and strong advocacy of Trump’s policies.
Waltz will oversee US policy in several high-stakes conflicts, including the war in Ukraine. He is expected to bring about a strategic change in how these challenges are handled.
In other news, Elise Stefanik has been chosen by Trump to be part of his administration. However, she has expressed mixed views on Ukrainian aid in the past. She initially supported increased US military assistance and even co-authored legislation to impose sanctions on Russia before it began its full-scale attack against Ukraine.