Trump says he is nominating Senator Rubio for secretary of state

FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump campaigns at Dorton Arena, in Raleigh

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is nominating Republican Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state.

“He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump said in a statement.

(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Caitlin Webber)