Rubio's relationship with Trump has evolved -- from competitor to ally.
Sen. Marco Rubio speaks before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Trump National Doral Miami, July 9, 2024, in Doral, Fla.was first elected to Congress nearly 14 years ago, he was seen as a rising star in the Republican Party. He's now being looked at as a possible running mate for former President Donald Trump.
As a rising star in the GOP, Rubio was viewed as someone who could help the party expand its voter base to attract more Hispanic voters. Rubio remained in politics, reversing his earlier decision not to run for reelection for his Senate seat in Florida during the 2016 cycle. He won his reelection and also won again in the 2022 midterms.
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