U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he currently has no campaign plans to seek the Republican Party nomination in the 2028 presidential election.
Rubio said he did not know what the future would bring but had no plans at this stage. He said his duties as a cabinet member and national security adviser were his priority.
Rubio highlights his current roles
Rubio made the statement as potential candidates for the 2028 election were being considered within the Republican Party. He said he was fully focused on his responsibilities as secretary of state and national security adviser.
Claims that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was considering a 2028 presidential bid had previously emerged. Hegseth said his priority was running the Pentagon.
Vice President JD Vance and Marco Rubio are being considered among the Republican Party's potential candidates for the 2028 election.