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Marco Rubio sworn in as U.S. Secretary of State

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is sworn by Vice President JD Vance in the Vice Presidential Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington, as his wife, Jeanette Rubio, looks on. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is sworn by Vice President JD Vance in the Vice Presidential Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington, as his wife, Jeanette Rubio, looks on. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Former U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has officially been sworn in as Secretary of State.

He was sworn in by Vice President J.D. Vance while standing next to his wife, Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio. The vote to confirm him by the U.S. Senate Monday was unanimous.

During remarks after he was sworn in, Rubio said he’s ready to promote President Donald Trump’s agenda.

“One of the primary goals of American foreign policies is the promotion of peace. Of course, peace through strength, peace and always without abandoning our values. But I think it's extraordinary that it's something that needs to be said and hasn't been said enough in recent memory. And we look forward to being a key part of helping the president achieve his agenda that he has a clear mandate to keep," he said.

He is the first member of President Donald Trump’s cabinet to get confirmed.

Tristan Wood is a senior producer and host with WFSU Public Media. A South Florida native and University of Florida graduate, he focuses on state government in the Sunshine State and local panhandle political happenings.