Rubio gets competition for the position as a US top diplomat
Rubio gets competition for the position as a US top diplomat
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- Foreign Minister Marco Rubio is exposed to the risk of being overshadowed by the billionaire Steve Witkoff in the diplomatic matters under President Donald Trump.
- Witkoff, officially active as a special envoy for the Middle East, has expanded his role and negotiates with both Russia and peace efforts.
- Despite Rubios unanimous confirmation, there are concerns about his influence, while Witkoff plays a leading role in some of Trump's most visible foreign policy successes.
- Although foreign diplomats are praising Rubios engagement, several sources report that it feels uncomfortable because the White House has minimized its role.
- Trump's public dependence on Witkoff already leads to speculation in Washington, how long Rubio wants to stay in his office.
When Marco Rubio entered Trump's cabinet as Foreign Minister, he did this "with open eyes", according to a person who is familiar with his considerations. He knew that the cooperation with Trump would be challenging and knew his preference to dismiss high -ranking officials by tweet. In addition, he already experienced how he was referred to as "Little Marco".
Rubios message and challenges
Despite these difficulties, Rubio was still interested in the prestigious post of the Supreme diplomat in the United States after losing the Vice Presidency to JD Vance. However, it was unforeseen that he would be pushed into the background by Witkoff, a close friend of Trump and a real estate magazine.In the first two months of the second Trump administration, Rubio took on a supporting role on the world stage in many respects. Witkoffs Rolle for the Middle East has expanded considerably.
Witkoff's influence on foreign policy
Witkoff has been involved in some of Trump's most famous foreign policy successes, including the release of hostages in Israel and a since then broken ceasefire in gaza. He also traveled to Moscow to the return of American citizens Marc Fogel from Russia to be concluded.
Witkoff enjoys "the full trust of Trump," says an informed source. In contrast, Rubio designed his job with trips to Central America, the Middle East, Europe and Canada to discuss topics such as immigration and wars.
expectations of Rubio and Witkoff
In some moments,Rubio showed discomfort about the steps of the administration. Accordingly, he conflict in a cabinet meeting with Elon Musk and was captured in a notorious photo "seen lying on the sofa" in the Oval Office, while Trump and Vance criticized the Ukrainian President Zelensky.
These events raise questions about Rubios influence Trump. Despite his unrestricted confirmation as a member of the cabinet, his profile is significantly lower compared to his predecessors. A source reports that it is frustrated.
perception and relationship with Witkoff
occasionally, diplomats express concerns about Rubios role and the fact that Witkoff is perceived as equivalent or even more important in the diplomatic arena. "It is not what he expected," notes a source and adds, "Witkoff came out of the blue while Trump loves him."
Nevertheless, Rubio has the complete rights and privileges of a foreign minister, even if Witkoff often travels in his own private jet. Rubio is received with a larger ceremonial and a security team in the countries he visited.Rubios long -term ambitions
Trump's public dependence on Witkoff leads to speculation about Rubio's future in this post. A long-time friend Rubios notes that he is aware of the "rotation principle" of the first Trump cabinet, where on average high loss rates were recorded.
However,Rubio has already played an important role in several diplomatic efforts, including the management of a US delegation to Saudi Arabia, where the Ukraine a 30-day ceasefire accepted.
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While some diplomats Rubios recognize diplomatic skills, others were disappointed with the lack of influence that he can put on Trump's foreign policy. In view of the challenges in front of which the world is standing, it remains to be seen how Rubi's role will develop and whether he is considering the possibility of a presidential election campaign in 2028.
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