Trump's Secretary of State nominee Rubio's scandalous statement about Hamas.

It has been reported that Donald Trump, who was elected as the President of the United States, plans to nominate Republican Senator Marco Rubio, known for his "hawkish" stance on Iran and China and strong pro-Israel views, as Secretary of State.

Rubio, who is particularly known for his "hawkish" positions on Iran and China and his strong support for Israel, has been serving in the Senate since 2011 and is a member of the Foreign Relations Committee. According to reports, it is claimed that Trump initially considered Ric Grenell, who also served as the U.S. Ambassador to Berlin, for this position, but after phone calls and consultations, he decided on Rubio.

"THESE ARE WILD ANIMALS COMMITTING WILD CRIMES"

While Trump's move to nominate Rubio has caused a significant public reaction, footage from an interview that emerged has sparked outrage. In the video, Rubio uses scandalous expressions regarding Hamas, which is waging a fierce war against the Israeli army in Gaza, saying, "I want them (Israel) to destroy every element of Hamas they can get their hands on. These are wild animals committing wild crimes. And I hope you share this."

HIS NAME IS EXPECTED TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

It has been noted that Trump is continuing his work related to the new cabinet and that official announcements regarding Rubio and other names are expected to be made shortly. Rubio, who has been a senator from Florida for a long time and is known for his closeness to Trump, is also known to have a close friendship with Susei Wiles, the new White House Chief of Staff. There has been curiosity about who the new Secretary of State will be and how American foreign policy will shape during Trump's second term; it is anticipated that if Rubio becomes the Secretary of State, tensions between Washington and Tehran and Beijing may ease.

HE NEEDS TO GET APPROVAL FROM THE SENATE

Rubio, who ran for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in 2016, was unsuccessful in the primaries, and Trump emerged as the president from that process. During the last election campaign, Rubio's name was also mentioned for the vice presidency, but JD Vance was preferred instead; however, Rubio had stated that he was ready to work with Trump during that process. If Rubio is nominated, he will need to get approval from the Senate.