U.S. State Department Transition Plans Underway with Marco Rubio as Incoming Secretary of State
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with Senator Marco Rubio, announced as the next Secretary of State by Donald Trump. The State Department expressed confidence in a smooth transition amid expected discussions between the two. Meanwhile, the Pentagon assured a calm handover of leadership as Rubio, known for his staunch stances on China and Iran, prepares to lead U.S. diplomacy. The incoming Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, a former Army captain with no previous institutional leadership, faces a significant budget and workforce in his upcoming role.