The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has been appointed interim national security advisor following Mike Waltz's departure from that position, raising concerns among high-ranking Democratic congressmen. President Donald Trump has decided to give Rubio this dual role in the government, highlighting his appreciation for the first Latino to head the Department of State.
Trump mentioned in an interview that Rubio could be a possible option to succeed him as president in the future. The president praised Rubio as a "great" person to lead the Make America Great Again movement and expressed his intention to keep him in that position for about six months. However, concerns about one person's ability to effectively perform the roles of Secretary of State and National Security Advisor simultaneously have been raised by several Democrats.
Senator Mark Warner pointed out that he believes both positions are very different and questioned the viability of one individual managing them effectively. Although Warner acknowledged having worked well with Rubio in the past, he expressed his disappointment with Rubio's compliance with Trump's policies. Meanwhile, Congressman Jim Himes warned that having both roles under the shoulders of one person is not sustainable and raised doubts about Rubio's ability to effectively perform both roles.
The debate about Rubio's role in Trump's government remains a concern for Democrats, who find it complicated for one person to meet the demands and responsibilities of two such important positions in the U.S. administration. Trump, for his part, hinted that JD Vance could have an advantage in succeeding him in the presidency, adding more uncertainty to the political future of the United States.
