SPOKANE, Wash. – Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) will He wasn’t always an ally of the president-elect, and criticized him heavily during a 2016 interview with KHQ.
“Let’s be honest. Donald Trump is perhaps the most vulgar person that’s ever run for President,” Rubio said after a 2016 presidential debate.
Rubio’s transformation from a fierce Trump critic to serving in his cabinet traces a broader change within the Republican party from 2016 to 2024.
While Trump was harshly criticized by Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham and other party leaders during his run for president in ‘16, he received their support in 2020 and 2024.
Rubio’s office could not be reached for comment Tuesday.
