11.01.2026 20:41
U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines with a humorous yet striking post about Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump stirred political speculation by implying that Rubio's next role could be the leadership of Cuba. Rubio, who has held several important positions in the Trump administration, serves as Secretary of State, as well as acting National Security Advisor and acting National Archivist.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Secretary of State Marco Rubio might soon take on a new role, which could be the presidency of Cuba. Trump's statement resonated widely in both political circles and social media.
On Sunday, Trump responded on the Truth Social platform to a user's humorous post suggesting that Rubio could take over the country if the current regime in Cuba collapses, saying, "Sounds good to me."
RUBIO'S LIST OF DUTIES KEEPS GROWING
Marco Rubio stands out with the numerous roles he has taken on in the Trump administration. Currently the U.S. Secretary of State, Rubio also serves as the acting National Security Advisor and acting National Archivist. Until last August, Rubio briefly held the position of director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Rubio, who once held four significant government positions simultaneously, has become the subject of many jokes and memes online due to his busy schedule.
"EVERY NEW JOB WILL BE GIVEN TO RUBIO" JOKES
Rubio's extensive range of duties has led to thousands of humorous posts on social media suggesting that "when a new position opens up, Trump will choose Rubio again." These posts listed many imaginary positions for Rubio, from the presidency of Venezuela to the governorship of Minnesota, and high-level roles in Greenland.
One of the most frequently used images was of Rubio, who appeared to be leaning back in his chair and looking noticeably uncomfortable during a discussion between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on February 28, 2025.
HE HAD RESPONDED TO SPORTS WORLD RUMORS
As a passionate sports fan, rumors had also circulated that Rubio would become the head coach and general manager of the Miami Dolphins. Rubio clearly denied these claims in a statement on the X platform, saying, "My focus should remain on global developments and the valuable archives of the United States."
MESSAGES ON CUBA AND VENEZUELA
Trump's hint towards Rubio regarding Cuba came at a time when Washington was reassessing its policy towards the Caribbean nation. Rubio had previously pointed out Cuba's influence over Venezuela, suggesting that Cuban elements played a role in protecting Nicolás Maduro.
In his latest statement, Trump warned Cuba in strong terms, saying, "No more oil or money will go from Venezuela to Cuba," and called on the Havana administration to "make a deal before it's too late."
The U.S. President used the following words in his post on Truth Social: "Cuba has survived for years on large amounts of oil and money coming from Venezuela. In return, it provided security services to the dictators in Venezuela. Venezuela will no longer be held hostage by thugs."