Rubio’s Trump admin juggling act grows as meme-worthy role list becomes reality
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is taking on an expanded role in the Trump administration, including leading a White House press briefing during press secretary Karoline Leavitt's maternity leave. Rubio has accumulated several high-profile and interim positions, contributing to his viral presence on social media. The administration plans a rotating schedule of officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Trump, to hold press briefings in Leavitt's absence.
- ▪Secretary Marco Rubio will lead the White House press briefing while Karoline Leavitt is on maternity leave.
- ▪Rubio serves as acting administrator of USAID, former acting archivist of the United States, and interim national security advisor.
- ▪The White House plans a rotation of officials, including JD Vance and Donald Trump, to conduct press briefings during Leavitt's absence.
- ▪Rubio recently handed off the role of acting archivist in February after holding it for about a year.
- ▪A viral video showed Rubio DJing at a family wedding, adding to his meme-worthy public image.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Marco Rubio Rubio’s Trump admin juggling act grows as meme-worthy role list becomes reality Rotating Trump officials including JD Vance and even Trump himself are planned to take the podium during Leavitt's leave By Ashley J. DiMella Fox News Published May 5, 2026 1:27pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Marco Rubio spotted DJing at wedding in viral video Secretary of State seen behind the DJ booth wearing headphones and hyping up the crowd as music plays in clip shared by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Fox News.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Fox News
