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Marco Rubio

Republican Marco Rubio serves as US secretary of state under President Donald Trump. He previously represented Florida in the US Senate. Rubio has hardline views on immigration and is a staunch Israel supporter.

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US President Donald Trump is pictured with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 21, 2025

What's behind the US's antagonism against South Africa?

South Africa has rejected a US report on its human rights record. Why does it find itself in the firing line of the US?
PoliticsAugust 19, 2025
Four M23 rebels are seen on the back of a truck near the DRC city of Goma with automatic rifles in their hands

DRC-Rwanda peace deal: What you need to know

A treaty between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo delivers hope — but leaves many unanswered questions.
ConflictsJune 27, 2025
A view of people chanting slogans and holding up signs during a rally in support of international students at the Harvard University campus in Boston, Massachusetts

US announces plans to revoke visas for Chinese students

Washington has said it will begin revoking the visas of many Chinese students, including those in "critical fields."
PoliticsMay 29, 202502:13 min
Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at Santander Arena, in Reading, United States

US: Trump announces 100% tariff on movies produced abroad

President Trump said the "concerted effort by other nations" to lure US movie makers was a "national security threat."
PoliticsMay 5, 2025
The US Department of State building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019.

US State Department appoints new top official for Europe

Brendan Hanrahan has replaced Louis Bono as the head of the US State Department's Europe bureau.
PoliticsApril 26, 2025
Two men sharking hands, smiling, as a third older man stands between them, also smiling. They are all wearing suits.

After US talks, is Europe back in the game on Ukraine?

France has heralded positive momentum after talks that brought together US, Ukraine and European officials in Paris.
PoliticsApril 17, 2025
A Chinese flag attached to the back of a boat flutters in the wind as several cargo container cranes are seen in the background

China to impose 34% retaliatory tariff on US goods

Beijing has also filed a suit with the WTO, saying Trump's tariffs are endangering global, economic and trade stability.
TradeApril 4, 202501:49 min
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks into a microphone (file photo)

Rubio insists US remains committed to NATO

The US secretary of state called on member states to raise their defense spending to at least 5% of national output.
PoliticsApril 4, 202502:41 min
USA/Südafrika | Trump friert US-Hilfen für Südafrika ein

South Africa-US diplomatic rift: Is EU a viable partner?

Should South Africa look elsewhere for a ‘powerful’ partner, and can that be the EU? 
PoliticsMarch 20, 202503:54 min
Demonstrators with U.S. and Ukrainian flags rally near the U.S. Capitol

How much will Donald Trump's United States back Ukraine?

As the president appears to embrace Russia, the administration seems more likely to back Taiwan and Israel than Ukraine.
ConflictsMarch 16, 2025
Split-screen still of former national security adviser in the first Trump administration, John Bolton, speaking with DW's Brent Goff (L).

Bolton: Trump 'doesn't understand what NATO is'

Former US security adviser John Bolton warns against a hasty Russia-Ukraine truce, urging Europe to stick with NATO.
ConflictsMarch 11, 202515:50 min
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio greets well-wishers upon arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah

Rubio, Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia for separate talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of talks with Ukrainian negotiators on Tuesday.
ConflictsMarch 10, 202504:09 min
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas speaks during a session of the Foreign Affairs Council (file photo)

EU top diplomat: 'So far Putin and Russia do not want peace'

Ahead of US visit, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas stressed Europe's and Ukraine's role in a peace deal with Russia.
ConflictsFebruary 25, 202503:56 min
DW Thumbnail Trump misinformation

Team Trump: A misinformation machine?

Several members of Trump’s new cabinet have been accused of spreading false information. DW checked some of the claims.
PoliticsJanuary 14, 202506:14 min
US Senator Marco Rubio at a campaign rally at Mullett Arena, Tempe, AZ

Could Marco Rubio champion human rights in Southeast Asia?

Donald Trump's nominee for US secretary of state is known for his advocacy of human rights in Southeast Asia.
PoliticsNovember 18, 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump and Florida Senator Marco Rubio shake hands

Who is Marco Rubio, Trump's rumored secretary of state pick?

Florida Senator Marco Rubio aligns with Donald Trump on Ukraine and China. He would be the first Latino in the role.
PoliticsNovember 12, 202401:44 min
Venezuelans walk home after work during a power outage

Venezuela goes dark in massive power outage

Venezuela's capital, Caracas, was left in total darkness. Acting President Nicolas Maduro has blamed the US.
PoliticsMarch 8, 2019
US Senator Marco Rubio in Cucuta

US Senator Marco Rubio visits Venezuela border

The Florida senator is a fierce supporter of Juan Guaido and a central architect of Trump's policy towards Venezuela.
PoliticsFebruary 18, 2019
China Xinjiang Ürümqi Uiguren Protest

US Congress hears China's harsh Uighur crackdown

A Uighur woman details the abuse she said she suffered at the hands of authorities in China's Xinjiang province.
ReligionNovember 29, 2018
Chinese ethnic Uighur walks past Chinese military troops

China legalizes Muslim internment camps

Some 1 million Muslims are currently thought to be held in what officials describe as "training centers."
Human RightsOctober 11, 2018
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DW talks to US Senator Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio: Vladimir Putin chose to interfere in US elections
PoliticsDecember 14, 201718:14 min
US Senator Marco Rubio

'Russia chose to interfere in US elections'

US Senator Marco Rubio says talk of US President Donald Trump's impeachment is premature.
PoliticsDecember 13, 2017
USA Ku Klux Klan und andere Gruppen demonstrieren im US-Staat Virginia

Leaders condemn US racists, far-right violence

In Germany, a leading politician called the US president's statements on far-right and neo-Nazi groups "monstrosities."
PoliticsAugust 16, 2017
Barack Obama Eröffnung National Museum of African American

Obama nominates US ambassador to Cuba

President Barack Obama has nominated Jeffrey DeLaurentis to serve as the first ambassador to Cuba in more than 50 years.
PoliticsSeptember 28, 2016
USA Vorwahlen Rede von Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio vents via Twitter

Senator Marco Rubio, seemingly upset by a Washington Post report's sourcing, airs his views at length online.
May 17, 2016
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#WhatAmerica: Artemio Muniz

Artemio Muniz wants an America where everyone is equal and capable if they have the ambition to work for their dreams.
March 19, 201600:33 min
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Rubio's failure

Miodrag Soric
In the US election campaign, Rubio sank to the level of his Republican rival Donald Trump, says DW's Miodrag Soric.
March 16, 2016
USA Vorwahlen in Florida Donald Trump in West Palm Beach

Trump and Clinton win more primaries

Donald Trump has won at least three states, knocking rival Senator Marco Rubio out of the Republican Party contest.
March 16, 2016
USA Vorwahlen in Florida Anhänger von Hillary Clinton in West Palm Beach

Trump, Clinton make gains on 'Super Tuesday'

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton make sweeping 'Super Tuesday' gains as Republican Sen. Marco Rubio quits race.
March 16, 2016
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) gives a thumbs up as rival Ted Cruz reaches out to shake his hand before the start of the Republican U.S. presidential candidates debate sponsored by CNN at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida March 10, 2016 (Photo: REUTERS/Carlo Allegri)

Trump takes flak for 'Islam hates us' remarks

Trump has come under sharp criticism from his rivals for suggesting in a televised debate that Islam "hates the US."
March 11, 2016
Hillary Clinton in Mississippi

US primaries: gains for Trump, Clinton and Sanders

Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump won both Mississippi and Michigan in the Republican primaries.
March 9, 2016
USA Hillary Clinton und Bernie Sanders in Flint

Sanders, Clinton trade blows at Michigan debate

Senator Bernie Sanders wins Maine in nomination contest for US president as debate opens with rival Hillary Clinton.
March 7, 2016
USA Republikaner Wahlkampf Puerto Rico - Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio takes Puerto Rico

Marco Rubio wins Puerto Rico in primary voting as the Republican establishment still tries to block mogul Donald Trump
March 7, 2016
USA Republikaner Vorwahl Kansas - Ted Cruz Sieg

US presidential campaign: Cruz, Sanders make gains

Republican Ted Cruz takes Kansas and Maine over frontrunner Donald Trump. Democrat Bernie Sanders claims two states.
March 6, 2016
USA Republikaner Debatte - Marco Rubio & Donald Trump

Trump attacked by rivals

Insults fly at the 11th Republican TV debate, but rivals would endorse Trump if he wins in primaries.
March 4, 2016
USA Vorwahlen Super Tuesday

+++ Super Tuesday - live updates +++

Follow the latest in the biggest single day of state contests for party nominees before the US presidential election.
March 1, 2016
US Wahlkampf Trump gewinnt in Nevada

#NeverTrump gains momentum on Super Tuesday

#NeverTrump gains momentum on Super Tuesday
March 1, 2016
USA Vorwahlen CNN Debatte Trump, Rubio und Ted Cruz

Cruz and Rubio take on Trump in key debate

The last Republican sparring contest ahead of the "Super Tuesday" primaries saw all guns firing on Donald Trump.
February 26, 2016
Donald Trump Fans Nevada USA Wahlkampf

Trump projected to win Nevada caucus

In the latest contest to select the Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump is projected to take his third state.
February 24, 2016
Soric Miodrag Kommentarbild App

Banking on Rubio

Miodrag Soric
Jeb! has withdrawn, and mainstream Republican hopes are now riding on Senator Marco Rubio, DW's Miodrag Soric writes.
February 21, 2016
US Wahlen Parteikonferenz in Iowa Caucus Marco Rubio

Rubio sees campaign momentum after Iowa finish

As the race for the Republican presidential candidate narrows in the US, Marco Rubio has seen his popularity rise.
February 5, 2016
Jeb Bush

Jeb Bush apologizes to France

The beleaguered candidate has apologized for a remark he made during the last debate poking fun at the French.
November 4, 2015
Jeb Bush

Candidates to watch during the Republican debate

Donald Trump might lead the polls now, but Wednesday's TV debate will give a platform to other candidates.
September 16, 20156 images
USA Präsidentschaftswahlen Vorwahlen Republikaner Rick Perry

Rick Perry drops out of US primary

Frmer Texas governor becomes first Republican to drop out of the race. Poor polling had excluded him rom TV debates.
September 12, 2015
Washington Senat Anhörung John Kerry Iran

Kerry defends Iran deal

John Kerry has defended a nuclear deal struck between Iran and the P5+1 amid staunch Republican opposition.
July 23, 2015