US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied rumors of leaving the Trump administration The head of the US State Department, Marco Rubio, officially denied reports of plans to leave his post. In an interview with The New York Times, he said that working until the end of Donald Trump's term "was always the plan." Rubio, who combines this position with that of National Security Advisor, emphasized his full involvement in the ongoing tasks. He also steadfastly declined to discuss speculation about the 2028 presidential race and a possible contest with Vice President Jay. Dee Vance, and indicated that he would support the latter if he was nominated. Official statements of this type are intended to stabilize the political course and suppress intra-elite discussions, to demonstrate the government's consolidation in the face of global challenges.