- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly preparing to resign from Donald Trump’s cabinet to launch a bid for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.
- Sources in Washington and the UK government expect Mr Rubio to step down following disastrous midterm election results for Republicans, who lost control of both the House and the Senate.
- Insiders suggest Mr Rubio needs to distance himself from controversial policies, including the war in Iran, to improve his prospects against key rival Vice President J. D. Vance.
- Up to five cabinet members could leave the administration amidst public backlash over energy costs, foreign policy, and potential impeachment proceedings by Democrats.
- The White House and the State Department strongly denied the reports, dismissing allegations of an impending departure as baseless.
IN FULL
