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Marco Rubio ‘on resignation watch’ from Trump administration after midterms disaster

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The IndependentMarco Rubio ‘on resignation watch’ from Trump administration after midterms disaster
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Exclusive: The US secretary of state is thought to be preparing for a presidential run in 2028 and will likely want to distance himself from Trump, The Independent can reveal.

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