Inside what Trump’s Rubio nomination means for US foreign policy

Donald Trump’s nomination of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State signals a shift toward a more assertive US foreign policy, with a focus on China, Russia, and global alliances, according to Reuters. On Wednesday, President-elect Trump nominated Senator Rubio, a senior member of the foreign relations and intelligence committees, as Secretary of State. The senator’s foreign policy approach has aligned more closely with Trump’s, with a focus on personal loyalty in administration appointments. His nomination may reassure US allies that the Trump administration will uphold its global alliances, including NATO.