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Marco Rubio
U.S. secretary of state and national security adviser; former U.S. senator from Florida.
Latest move
No major news found in the last 7 days.Told The New York Times that staying through Trump's term had "always been my plan" and "I literally will not talk about 2028 anymore." ibtimes.co.uk ↗ · Nov 5
Are they running in 2028?
Said in November 2026: "I literally will not talk about 2028 anymore." Earlier said he had "no plans at this time" to run.
ibtimes.co.uk ↗ · Nov 2026
Where Marco Rubio stands
12 of 12 issues have a clear enough record to place on our scale. Dates show how recent each source is, and older statements may not reflect current views.
Cost of living
Argues debt reduction is needed to protect programs such as Social Security.
More gov. supportMore free market
ontheissues.org ↗ · Feb 2016 · Older source
Health care
Favors letting people decide how to spend their health care dollars.
Public optionPrivate choice
ontheissues.org ↗ · Feb 2016 · Older source
Immigration
Backed using the military for deportations in 2024, saying "This is an invasion of the country."
Expand pathwaysStricter limits
foxnews.com ↗ · May 2024 · rickscott.senate.gov ↗ Oct 2023
Abortion
Said in 2024 that "I support any bill that protects unborn human life" but that a federal ban lacked the votes to pass.
Protect accessRestrict access
digital-release.thehill.com ↗ · May 2024 · yahoo.com ↗ Apr 2024
Taxes
Backed cutting the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%.
Fund programsCut taxes
ontheissues.org ↗ · Dec 2017 · Older source
Crime & safety
Offered a 2022 amendment for local law enforcement resources to keep violent criminals behind bars: "Violent criminals should be in jail, not on our streets."
Reform-focusedEnforcement-focused
rubio.senate.gov ↗ · Aug 2022 · rubio.senate.gov ↗ Jul 2022
Education
Cosponsored a 2024 Senate resolution recognizing National School Choice Week.
More public fundingMore school choice
young.senate.gov ↗ · Jan 2024
Climate & energy
Told senators in 2025 that promoting energy, including oil, gas and coal, should be a "centerpiece" of U.S. diplomacy.
Faster clean-energy shiftPrioritize energy costs
eenews.net ↗ · Jan 2025
Foreign policy
Publicly backs the administration's Iran push and is more skeptical of a deal than Vance; described as more hawkish.
More engaged abroadFocus at home
wtop.com ↗ · Jun 2026
Trade & tariffs
As secretary of state, defended President Trump's broad tariff policy to Southeast Asian leaders.
Open tradeTariffs to protect industry
stocktwits.com ↗ · Jul 2025
Guns
Cosponsored a 2023 bill letting people with home-state concealed carry rights carry in other states that allow it.
Stricter gun lawsProtect gun rights
lee.senate.gov ↗ · Feb 2023
AI & technology
Wrote that regulating AI now could "stifle domestic innovation"; suggested starting with disclosure of AI-generated content and limits on tech transfers to adversaries.
More regulationFewer rules
floridianpress.com ↗ · Sep 2023
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