--- title: "The Independent: Marco Rubio may step down as US Secretary of State for 2028 presidential run" description: "The Independent, citing sources in the US and UK, reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio may resign to run for president in 2028. Insider confidence has increased after the Democrats' victory in the congressional elections on November 4, 2026." date: 2026-11-05T17:07:02.169Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/rubio-may-resign-for-2028-election tags: [marco-rubio, us-elections-2028, republican-party, white-house, us-congress] author: "Marina Slivenko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # The Independent: Marco Rubio may step down as US Secretary of State for 2028 presidential run ![Marco Rubio speaking with the American flag and the Republican Party flag in the background](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/05/rubio-mozhet-ustupit-post-gossekretyarya-radie-vyborov-2028/rubio-mozhet-ustupit-post-gossekretyarya-radie-vyborov-2028-1.webp) ## Key Points - According to The Independent, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio may resign to participate in the 2028 presidential race. - Vice President JD Vance is considered Rubio's main rival in the intra-party race. - Insider confidence in Rubio's departure increased after the Democrats' victory in the midterm congressional elections on November 4, 2026. - The American administration states that Rubio has not yet shown a clear desire to leave his post. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is considering resigning to participate in the 2028 presidential race, The Independent reports, citing high-level sources in the United States and the United Kingdom. According to the publication, Rubio is preparing to run as the Republican Party candidate, with US Vice President JD Vance considered his main rival. Insider confidence that the Secretary of State will leave President Donald Trump's administration has grown noticeably since the midterm congressional elections held on November 4, 2026. ### A turning point: midterm elections A key factor that, according to sources, has accelerated Rubio's potential plans, was the results of the US congressional elections. As a result, the Democratic Party gained a majority in both houses: 227 seats in the House of Representatives, with 218 needed for a majority, and 54 seats in the Senate against 42 for the Republicans. Vice President JD Vance attributed the Republican defeat to the war in Iran and high prices, noting that even a portion of Americans who supported Donald Trump in 2024 voted against the party. Against this backdrop, a Washington insider told the publication that the Secretary of State should "distance himself from the war with Iran and blame it on Trump." ### Who is Rubio's main competitor Within the Republican Party, Rubio is called one of the leading contenders for the nomination. At the same time, as an associate of the Secretary of State emphasized, he cannot run while holding the position of head of the State Department, and "being tied to the administration will only hurt his prospects anyway." Rubio's main rival in the intra-party race is considered to be Vice President JD Vance. Previously, President Trump, according to Politico, called Rubio the "perfect" Republican candidate for the 2028 elections, which further supports his status as a frontrunner. ### What they are saying in Washington and London Sources in the British government, according to The Independent, "want to see what he does after the midterms" and express the opinion that "it is unlikely he will remain in power," adding that Rubio "would be a strong presidential candidate." It is also noted that Rubio has recently changed his rhetoric regarding Iran, which has impressed British Foreign Office colleagues. Nevertheless, the American administration told the publication that the Secretary of State has not yet shown a clear desire to leave his post and that the situation may change depending on the atmosphere in the White House. ### Alternative scenario and what to watch next Another source close to the White House suggested that Rubio, on the contrary, might remain in office to demonstrate team stability and act as a "moderate voice" in Trump's inner circle. Thus, his future as Secretary of State remains undefined and depends on internal political dynamics following the shift in congressional control. The main indicator will be the steps Rubio takes in the coming weeks: publicly distancing himself from key administration decisions, particularly the war with Iran, will be seen as a signal of preparations for the 2028 presidential campaign. ## Accounts differ ### Will Rubio leave the position of Secretary of State - **Sources in the Republican Party and British government (per The Independent):** Rubio is preparing to run as the Republican candidate and will likely not remain in office after the midterms. ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rubio-mozhe-piti-posadi-zadlya-prezidentskih-1793897648.html)) - **American administration (per The Independent):** Rubio has not yet shown a clear desire to leave his post and may stay to demonstrate team stability. ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rubio-mozhe-piti-posadi-zadlya-prezidentskih-1793897648.html)) *Where they agree:* The question of Rubio's future in the position is actively discussed, and he is considered one of the leading Republican contenders for the 2028 elections. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Рубио может уйти с поста ради президентских выборов 2028 года, - The Independent](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rubio-mozhe-piti-posadi-zadlya-prezidentskih-1793897648.html) - Original source: The Independent's report on anonymous US and UK sources; includes midterm results and administration statements. - [Марко Рубио может уйти со своего поста госсекретаря после выборов в Конгресс США: что случилось](https://www.kp.ru/online/news/7258580/) - Confirms The Independent's version; adds that Vance linked Republican defeat to the war in Iran and prices. - [The Independent: Рубио планирует уйти с поста ради президентских выборов](https://news.mail.ru/politics/72989225/) - Confirms the scenario; adds that Trump called Rubio the "perfect" candidate for 2028 (citing Politico). ## FAQ ### Has Marco Rubio already resigned as US Secretary of State? No. According to The Independent, he is only considering the possibility of leaving for the 2028 presidential race; the American administration stated he has not yet shown a clear desire to leave his post. ### Who is Rubio's main rival in the 2028 presidential race? Sources identify US Vice President JD Vance as the main rival within the Republican Party. ### What happened during the US midterm congressional elections on November 4, 2026? The Democratic Party gained a majority in both houses: 227 seats in the House of Representatives and 54 seats in the Senate against 42 for the Republicans. ### Why do insiders link Rubio's potential departure to the elections? According to sources, after the Republicans' defeat in the midterms, the certainty that Rubio will not stay in power has increased; he is advised to distance himself from the war with Iran.