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Marco Rubio

Marco Antonio Rubio is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat who has served as the 72nd United States secretary of state since 2025.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marco Antonio Rubio is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat who has served as the 72nd United States secretary of state since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Florida in the U.S. Senate from 2011 to 2025. Rubio was a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.

Early life and education

Rubio was born in Miami in 1971 to parents who had immigrated from Cuba. He later studied at the University of Florida and the University of Miami.

Political career

Rubio served in local and state office in Florida before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010. He represented Florida in the Senate from 2011 until his appointment as secretary of state in 2025.

2016 presidential campaign

Rubio ran for the Republican nomination for president in the 2016 election. He withdrew from the race after losing the Florida primary to Donald Trump.

Secretary of state

In 2024, Donald Trump nominated Rubio for secretary of state, and he was confirmed by the Senate in January 2025. He became the 72nd person to hold the office.

Key facts

Rubio was born in Miami to Cuban immigrant parents.
He served in the U.S. Senate for Florida from 2011 to 2025.
He became U.S. secretary of state in 2025 after Senate confirmation.
He sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.
He is married with four children.

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Canadian context

Rubio is a major figure in U.S. foreign policy, so his decisions as secretary of state can affect Canada-U.S. relations on trade, security, immigration, and global diplomacy.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marco Rubio?

Marco Rubio is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat who has served as U.S. secretary of state since 2025. He previously represented Florida in the U.S. Senate and is a Republican.

How old is Marco Rubio?

Marco Rubio was born on May 28, 1971, which makes him 55 years old as of July 23, 2026.

Marco Rubio presidential run

Rubio ran for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2016 U.S. election. He ended his campaign after the Florida primary.

What is Marco Rubio's political party?

Marco Rubio is a member of the Republican Party.

Marco Rubio wife

Marco Rubio is married to Jeannette Dousdebes Rubio.

References

United States Department of State — https://www.state.gov/biographies/marco-rubio
Supports: Secretary of State since 2025; born in Miami in 1971; married to Jeannette; U.S. Senate service; Trump nomination and Senate confirmation.
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Rubio
Supports: Full name; birth date; Republican Party; Senate service; secretary of state role.
Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marco-Rubio
Supports: Birth date and place; Republican affiliation; secretary of state role; prior Senate service; 2016 presidential candidacy.
CNN — https://www.cnn.com/2015/02/20/politics/marco-rubio-fast-facts
Supports: Marriage to Jeannette Dousdebes Rubio; children; education; birth date and place.
American Society for Nutrition — https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/FL-Marco%20Rubio.pdf
Supports: Marriage; Republican Party; 2016 presidential candidacy.