Florida Sen. Marco Rubio defended former President Donald Trump’s remarks on immigrants in a recent Spanish-language interview with Telemundo. Rubio stated that Trump’s comments were not about race but about the country’s security. He also expressed support for Trump’s plans for mass deportations, which he previously opposed in 2016. Rubio’s stance on mass deportations aligns with sentiments expressed by the majority of voters according to a recent CBS News poll. The Democratic Party criticized Rubio for defending Trump’s characterization of immigrants, calling it dangerous and likening it to language used by Hitler and Mussolini. Despite Democrats’ condemnation, Latino political analysts praised Rubio for effectively delivering Trump’s message to millions of Latinos in the U.S. in Spanish.
Rubio’s relationship with Trump has had ups and downs, with contentious exchanges during the 2016 Republican presidential primaries. However, Rubio has stated that he has worked well with Trump during his administration. Rubio also discussed the possibility of becoming Trump’s vice presidential running mate, stating that he has not had any conversations with the campaign but would be honored to be considered for the role. Overall, Rubio’s interview highlighted his willingness to defend Trump’s policies and rhetoric while positioning himself as a potential vice presidential candidate for the Republican Party.
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