by Helen Tansey at T-Room.us
Several of President Trump’s key cabinet nominee’s are going through the painful gauntlet of Senate Confirmation hearings beginning this week. We are highlighting Trump’s nominees who will serve in his cabinet.
Next up is Trump’s nominee to serve as Secretary of the U.S. State Department, Marco Rubio –
Here’s his bio:
Marco Rubio was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Florida in 2010. After an unsuccessful bid for the Republican presidential nomination, he was reelected to the Senate in 2016.
Who Is Marco Rubio?
Born in Miami, Florida, Marco Rubio is the son of Cuban immigrants. After earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in 1993, he went to the University of Miami for his law degree. Rubio’s political career began with his election to the West Miami City Commission in 1998. He was elected in the Florida House of Representatives the following year. In 2009, Rubio won his campaign for the U.S. Senate. In 2015, Rubio announced his plans to run for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. However, his campaign never picked up the momentum he had hoped for and he dropped out of the race after a disappointing defeat in his home state of Florida. He re-entered the race for his previous Senate seat and was re-elected in 2016. Read more by clicking here