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‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat

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Marco Rubio signed on as Donald Trump ’s Secretary of State “with eyes wide open,” says a source familiar with his thinking.

Rubio didn’t count on that he might run the risk of being overshadowed as secretary of state by Steve Witkoff , a friend of Trump 's friend and developer.

Rubio has dived into his role with trips to the Middle East , Europe and Canada for discussions on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine , and to meet with G7 partners.

Rubio took the job to “burnish his credentials” and still has presidential ambitions, a friend says.

Rubio will view his role as a success if he serves for 18 months to two years , the friend adds.

Rubio has already played a key role in several diplomatic efforts, including in Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia .

Rubio is getting mixed reviews inside the State Department , sources say.

Scores of retirements of diplomats and hiring freeze have been rampant.

Rubio has been able to push back against some of DOGE ’s biggest cuts.

Rubio is now in charge of a dismantled USAID , whose mission he long supported as a senator.

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