POLITICS
Trump Permanently Names Rubio as National Security Adviser
President Trump has officially signed a commission making Secretary of State Marco Rubio the permanent national security adviser. Rubio has held the role on an acting basis since May 2025 and becomes the first person to simultaneously serve in both positions, a dual role not seen since the 1970s.
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Trump has officially made Rubio the national security adviser through a signed commission, formalizing a dual role that Rubio has held on an acting basis.
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Trump upgraded Rubio's role by permanently making him national security adviser alongside his Secretary of State position, an unusual arrangement highlighting Trump's confidence in Rubio.