Rubio departure speculation grows after midterm losses

Speculation that Secretary of State Marco Rubio could leave President Donald Trump’s administration to pursue a 2028 presidential campaign grew after Republicans lost both chambers of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections. The White House and State Department rejected the report, and Rubio has not announced plans to resign or run. The account, based on unnamed Republican and British government sources, said expectations of a possible departure predated the election and strengthened after the results. The sources’ reported views trace to the same underlying report, rather than independent confirmation of Rubio’s intentions. State Department official Dylan Johnson called the report baseless and disputed its anonymous sourcing. White House spokesman Davis Ingle also rejected it and said the administration remained united behind Trump’s agenda. Neither official provided evidence of Rubio’s current plans. The reporting also included countervailing accounts from people described as close to the administration. One insider said Rubio had shown no signs of wanting to leave, while another source suggested he might stay to provide stability. A Rubio ally argued that leaving could...