Fetterman hails Rubio as a “strong choice” for secretary of state and says he will vote for his confirmation

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has called Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, whom President-elect Donald Trump is expected to tap as secretary of state, a “strong choice” for the Cabinet-level role.

“Unsurprisingly, there will be political differences in the other team's choice compared to mine,” Fetterman wrote in a post on .”

If Rubio takes office next year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can appoint a temporary replacement to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat until a special election is held for the seat.

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Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., called Rubio “an outstanding choice.”

“Senator Rubio has a proven track record of advancing freedom, defending American interests on the global stage, and standing firm against CCP threats. His leadership will be invaluable in advancing our nation’s values ​​and priorities abroad,” Steube said in a tweet.

Rep. Carlos Giménez, R-Fla., said in a statement: “President Trump has made a truly historic and brilliant decision by selecting Senator Marco Rubio as our nation's secretary of state.”

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Left: Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks with a reporter before President Joe Biden takes the stage during a campaign rally at Montgomery County Community College on Jan. 5, 2024 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Right: Senator Marco Rubio, R-Florida, speaks during the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (Left: Drew Angerer/Getty Images; Right: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Rubio has announced he is endorsing fellow Florida Republican senator Rick Scott for the role of Senate Republican leader.

Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and John Thune, R-Texas. also vying for the role.

Senate Republicans are scheduled to hold the vote on Wednesday.

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Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., attends a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Doral, Florida, on July 9, 2024. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Rubio has served in the Senate since 2011.