US President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of conservative Marco Rubio, current Republican senator from Florida, as Secretary of State for his administration, which will begin in January.
“He will be a strong defender of our nation, a true friend to our allies and a fearless warrior who will never back down from our adversaries,” Donald Trump said in a statement about Rubio’s choice.
After being a critic of Trump in the past, the conservative Latino politician, known as a “hawk” in relation to China, Cuba and Iran, returns to the sphere of influence of the next White House leader, assuming the head of Washington’s diplomacy and a of the new executive’s most sensitive portfolios.
Rubio’s appointment was not the only one on Wednesday. The president-elect also appointed member of the House of Representatives Matt Gaetz, from Florida, to the position of US attorney general.
In your social network, Truth SocialTrump wrote that Gaetz “distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reforms at the Department of Justice.”
The controversial Republican has an investigation by the House of Representatives ethics committee for sexual misconduct and use of illicit drugs, despite not having been charged by the Department of Justice.
For director of Information Services, the choice fell on former Democratic congresswoman and former presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard, who has become a staunch supporter of Trump.
“For two decades, Tulsi fought for our country and the freedom of all Americans. As a former candidate for the Democratic national nomination, she has broad support in both parties – she is now a proud Republican,” Trump said in a statement.
Source: www.jornaldenegocios.pt
