US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has officially shut down speculation that he is preparing to depart from the Trump administration. Amidst swirling rumors that he might step down to focus on a potential 2028 presidential campaign, Rubio clarified in an interview with The New York Times that his intention has always been to remain in his post through the duration of President Trump's term. He dismissed the recent reports regarding his exit as unfounded, expressing confusion over the origins of such claims.

The administration has firmly rejected these narratives, with State Department officials labeling reports about his resignation as "totally made up" and "baseless fake news." While political analysts frequently point to Rubio as a frontrunner for the 2028 GOP nomination, the Secretary of State has remained tight-lipped regarding his long-term political ambitions. When pressed on the topic, he declined to comment, stating that he will no longer discuss his plans for the 2028 election cycle.