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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.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Marco Rubio is an American politician and diplomat who has served as the 72nd U.S. secretary of state since 2025. A former U.S. senator from Florida, he was a Republican presidential candidate in 2016.

Early life and education

Rubio was born in Miami in 1971 to Cuban immigrant parents. He studied at the University of Florida and the University of Miami.

Political career

Rubio served in local and state office before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010. He represented Florida from 2011 until 2025, and ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, withdrawing after the Florida primary.

Secretary of state

In 2024, Donald Trump nominated Rubio for secretary of state. He was confirmed by the Senate and sworn in on January 21, 2025, becoming the 72nd person to hold the office. His position affects Canada-U.S. relations on trade, security, and diplomacy.

In short

  • Born in Miami to Cuban immigrants.
  • U.S. senator for Florida from 2011 to 2025.
  • Became U.S. secretary of state in January 2025.
  • Ran for president in 2016 as a Republican.
Canadian angle

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.

Quick 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.

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Rubio
    Supports: Full name; birth date; Republican Party; Senate service; secretary of state role.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. American Society for Nutrition — https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/FL-Marco%20Rubio.pdf
    Supports: Marriage; Republican Party; 2016 presidential candidacy.