By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-vance-swears-in-marco-rubio-as-secretary-of-state Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Vance swears in Marco Rubio as secretary of state Politics Jan 21, 2025 3:36 PM EDT Vice President JD Vance swore in Marco Rubio as secretary of state Tuesday, the first of Trump’s Cabinet nominees to take the job. Watch in our player above. Rubio said Trump’s primary priority will be furthering the United States’ interests and that anything the government and State Department do must make the country stronger, safer or more prosperous. WATCH: Rubio gives first remarks after confirmation as Trump’s secretary of state “If it doesn’t do one of those three things, we will not do it,” Rubio said. Vance, who served as a senator alongside Rubio, called him a “bipartisan solutions seeker.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Vice President JD Vance swore in Marco Rubio as secretary of state Tuesday, the first of Trump’s Cabinet nominees to take the job. Watch in our player above. Rubio said Trump’s primary priority will be furthering the United States’ interests and that anything the government and State Department do must make the country stronger, safer or more prosperous. WATCH: Rubio gives first remarks after confirmation as Trump’s secretary of state “If it doesn’t do one of those three things, we will not do it,” Rubio said. Vance, who served as a senator alongside Rubio, called him a “bipartisan solutions seeker.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now