Trump does not desire an echo chamber. He wants a wider range of opinions. Rubio is close enough. Trump doesn’t need litmus tests, loyalty is the important consideration, Rubio’s not stupid he won’t a game for himself.. It also is a confirmation position, the shaky Senate will not be an issue. You can’t make every single position a battle royale with the corrupt Senate.
Rubio has been pretty good for the last few years.
I certainly hope there are some plans to rectify our Latin America policy, and make sure we keep the Russians and ChiComs out. And yes, freeing Cuba is something that needs to be done. 60+ years is enough.
I’m not totally against Rubio. I was starting to like him in the vp stakes. There are certain positions where you don’t need someone working against you and state is one of them. Grenell is core MAGA such a big portfolio to MAGA adjacent is a risk. Maybe at state it is ok but no such risks should be taken at AG