Rubio Makes Surprise Announcement About Republican Convention, Trump
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida — a former GOP presidential candidate and rival of Donald Trump — has confirmed he will be attending the Republican National Convention and said he will even speak on Trump’s behalf if asked to do so.
In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Rubio said, “I want to be helpful. I don’t want to be harmful, because I don’t want Hillary Clinton to be president.” The Republican National Convention will be held in Cleveland in July.
Pointing out the fact that his policy ideas and Trump’s differ, Rubio added, “That said … I don’t want Hillary Clinton to be president. If there’s something I can do to help that from happening, and it’s helpful to the cause, I’d most certainly be honored to be considered for that.”
This is in direct contrast to a tweet from earlier this year in which Rubio, using the hashtag #NeverTrump, indicated he was joining with other Republicans who would not vote for Trump regardless of the circumstances.
#NeverTrump. Agree?
Add your name here: https://t.co/NmPHhsu5Ik
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 27, 2016
Rubio also told Tapper that he would release his 167 delegates.
When asked if he would be interested in becoming Trump’s running mate, Rubio said he “wouldn’t be the right choice for Trump,” adding, “He won the nomination and he deserves to have a running mate that more fully embraces some of the things he stands for.”
Admitting to still having political aspirations, Rubio said it was a “safe assumption” that he would again run for political office, saying, “I can tell you I enjoy public service. If there’s an opportunity to serve again in a way that I feel passionate about, I’ll most certainly think I would explore it.” (For more from the author of “Rubio Makes Surprise Announcement About Republican Convention, Trump” please click HERE)
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