Florida Senator Marco Rubio has endorsed Donald Trump for president, just one day before the Iowa caucuses, bypassing his home state Governor Ron DeSantis' White House bid. Rubio announced his support on social media, stating that Trump's leadership is the 'only way' to fix what he called the 'disaster Biden has created.'
Rubio's endorsement comes after months of keeping his choice private, despite fellow Florida Senator Rick Scott having endorsed Trump last year. The former president celebrated the endorsements on Truth Social, thanking both senators and taking a swipe at DeSantis, whom he referred to as 'Ron DeSanctimonious.'
Rubio and Trump were rivals in the 2016 Republican presidential primary, with Rubio calling Trump 'chaotic' and a 'con artist,' while Trump labeled him 'Little Marco.' However, the two reconciled, and Trump supported Rubio's re-election bid in 2022.
DeSantis downplayed Rubio's endorsement, telling CNN that Trump represents the 'D.C. establishment' and positioning himself as a change agent. Trump has received endorsements from nearly half of GOP senators, but top Senate leaders like Mitch McConnell have yet to back him.
