Rubio denies reports he plans to leave the Trump administration

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied reports that he was weighing a departure from the Trump administration, saying he will stay through the president's term.

• Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing informed sources, that Rubio was considering leaving the administration.
• Rubio told the New York Times that working with Trump until the end of his term "was always my plan."
• Rubio declined to answer questions about whether he is considering a 2028 presidential run, saying he would not discuss 2028.
• Rubio said he would support Vice President JD Vance if Vance runs for president in 2028.
• The Independent reported that Rubio plans to resign to prepare a 2028 Republican presidential run after the party's midterm election losses.
• The White House and State Department denied the reports as baseless, the newspaper reported.