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Rubio Considering Resigning, Report Says
Forbes ^ | 11/05/2026 | Sara Dorn

Posted on 11/06/2026 6:38:36 AM PST by Responsibility2nd

Key Facts

Rubio has spoken to White House officials about stepping down, according to Bloomberg.

Rubio’s office denied the report, with State Department spokesperson Dylan Johnson telling Bloomberg, “this is complete and total fake news based on the word of anonymous sources, benefitting a tabloid. The secretary has not discussed leaving his role and he will continue to proudly serve in President Trump’s administration long after this fake news is revealed as yet another baseless hoax.”

Bloomberg’s report follows an earlier report in British outlet The Independent that cited anonymous sources saying Rubio is considering resigning.

Rubio is frequently floated as a potential 2028 presidential contender, and speculation has been raised this week whether he could step down to create distance between himself and President Donald Trump—who is widely blamed for Tuesday’s GOP losses—before announcing a presidential campaign.


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TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bloomberg; fakenews; postanythingcrowd; rubio

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Lots of Sources Say articles today about Rubio.

Reports indicate Marco Rubio may resign from Trump administration

1 posted on 11/06/2026 6:38:36 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Responsibility2nd

I’ll believe it when I see it. What a grievous loss it would be


2 posted on 11/06/2026 6:40:52 AM PST by j.havenfarm (25 years on Free Republic, 12/10/25! More than 12,750 replies and still not shutting up!)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Run as fast as possible to distance yourself from Trump. That is the new mantra.


3 posted on 11/06/2026 6:46:57 AM PST by devane617 (Facts Do Not Matter To Those On The Left—It's Their God.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

NOOOOOO!


4 posted on 11/06/2026 6:47:49 AM PST by madison10 (...)
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To: Responsibility2nd

NOOOOOO!


5 posted on 11/06/2026 6:48:22 AM PST by madison10 (...)
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To: Responsibility2nd

JD Vance and Thune are ⁸the ones who should resign.


6 posted on 11/06/2026 6:50:08 AM PST by TTFlyer (Lenin: that by the infliction of terror, a well-organized minority can conquer a nation.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Some of the far left’s little princesses in the America-hating “media” should have checked with Rubio about this. He doesn’t know anything about this.


7 posted on 11/06/2026 6:54:04 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (You can vote your way into communism but you're going to have to shoot your way out.)
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To: j.havenfarm

I wouldn’t blame him if he did. It’s a grueling job, especially since he has four of them. The Travel is immense. The work hours are atrocious. Don’t forget President Trump is very demanding which Rubio has achieved what the president wanted but it’s still hard work. I think two years is about the limit.


8 posted on 11/06/2026 6:54:26 AM PST by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: Responsibility2nd

It would be a good setup to 2028. Either Rubio or DeSantis should be the next to make a run.

Vance is not ready.


9 posted on 11/06/2026 6:55:05 AM PST by ProgressingAmerica (Progressivism was America's first Postliberal ideology. Ask me for details.)
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To: Responsibility2nd
Are any in that long list of "sources" named?

A large quantity of unnamed sources, doesn't mean jack.

10 posted on 11/06/2026 6:57:24 AM PST by FreeReign
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To: Responsibility2nd

REMEMBER....

REMEMBER...

Who is lying who is telling the truth

Does the MSM ever lie,,,,, DOES THE MSM EVER LIE.... this is an operation to destroy us... don’t be like a forgetful lib.

CD


11 posted on 11/06/2026 7:00:39 AM PST by Coffee_drinker (Drain The Swamp.)
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To: TTFlyer

Vance has done all that Trump has asked him to do.

Why should Vance resign?

For speaking the truth about why Repubs lost the election?


12 posted on 11/06/2026 7:04:27 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Responsibility2nd

This situation is reminiscent of the relationship between Longstreet and Lee after Gettysburg. Longstreet argued futiley against the great general’s decision to launch Pickett’s charrge against the elevated Union center. The defeat sealed the fate of the Confederacy. Afterwards Lee was so troubled he transferred Longstreet and hos corp to Tennessee. Longstreet soldiered on and never publicly criticized Lee while the war raged. Suspect Vance and Rubio feel the same. They argued against the American involvement in this disasterous Iran war that resulted in thr destruction of Trump’s regime. They continue to serve but remain conflicted and frustrated. Hopefully they will do what they can to mitigate the damage and begin a revival.


13 posted on 11/06/2026 7:05:24 AM PST by allendale
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What has been “disastrous” with the long over due military operation in the Gulf and the beating down of the God Damned islamic scum that have been killing their own and multitudes of others with their backing?....Disgusting that so many here have just bailed on a great president that we have. This past election was rigged and now we deal with muzzies /trannies/socialists....all because F in Thune blocked anything positive for America in the senate.


14 posted on 11/06/2026 7:11:48 AM PST by mythenjoseph
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To: Responsibility2nd

I agree with you.
I will never meet either man, the president or JD, to know what’s in their mind, but somehow, I think the president has given Vance his OK to speak out right now, and establish himself as his own man to some degree.
No more fledgling Apprentice as your primary public persona.

I say that, b/c Vance has become so very bold and unambiguous in his remarks. I say this break with Trump’s protocol has been discussed between the two of them. It’s what smart politicians will often do behind the scenes.


15 posted on 11/06/2026 7:15:38 AM PST by lee martell
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To: Responsibility2nd

He’s a snake. The Iran MOU Vance negotiated in Pakistan was a disaster.


16 posted on 11/06/2026 7:17:50 AM PST by TTFlyer (Lenin: that by the infliction of terror, a well-organized minority can conquer a nation.)
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To: devane617
Run as fast as possible to distance yourself from Trump.

How is Marco going to distance himself from the pro-amnesty, pro-illegals,Marco?

“Let’s be clear. Nobody is talking about preventing the legalization. The legalization is going to happen. That means the following will happen: First comes the legalization. Then come the measures to secure the border. And then comes the process of permanent residence.” He added: “It is not conditional. The legalization is not conditional.” Marco Rubio, June 9, 2013.

“I wish we didn’t have 8 or 12 million people here that are undocumented, but we do, and we have to deal with it. But we have to deal with it in a way that’s compassionate but also responsible.” Marco Rubio, January 16, 2013.

In 2018, Marco Rubio voted for the Secure And Succeed Act ( Sponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley) which would have given 1,800,000 illegals a “path to citizenship.”

17 posted on 11/06/2026 7:29:04 AM PST by thegagline ( Sic semper tyrannis! Zeldin for President)
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To: Responsibility2nd

He won’t resign. Self interest, if nothing else - his political career would be over.


18 posted on 11/06/2026 7:29:27 AM PST by bigbob (We are all Charlie Kirk now)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Rubio knows of the corruption in Donnie’s WH and he is racing to the exit before the hearings start.

Donnie and his sons massive inside trading scheme
and REFUSING a BLIND TRUST while Donnie’s sons trading in BIG OIL stock while Donnie is bombing away and US troops are dying is going to be awful for the GOP 2028 chances unless the GOP tells Donnie to resign now.
Donnie’s son wedding being paid for by Putin’s pals.

The Dems will bring up the two crooked Donnie NYC realtors with no State Dept. Experience acting as Donnie negotiators with Russia and Iran. With one of these sleazy operators named Witkoff calling the KGB Brutal Butcher Putin a great humanitarian.
The other envoy was Donnnie son in law who is involved in a bribery scandal in Albania along with Ivanka.

Rubio cannot run for President for another decade after the sleazy wears off from the Donnie disaster WH admin.

WE need a woman like Marcia Blackburn or Sarah Huckabee to lead the GOP 2028 ticket.
A fresh new start.


19 posted on 11/06/2026 7:40:34 AM PST by ncalburt
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To: thegagline

True.

Rubio was the one of the 8 senators pushing Pres BUSH for amnesty.


20 posted on 11/06/2026 7:42:04 AM PST by ncalburt
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