US top diplomat to join Trump at oil tanker campaign event

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 07:19 · Archive

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join President Trump on Tuesday at Port Arthur, Texas to view a tanker of Venezuelan crude during a Republican midterm campaign trip.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join President Trump on Tuesday at Port Arthur, Texas to view a newly arrived oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude during a campaign trip supporting Republican midterm candidates. The visit is highly unusual for the nation's top diplomat and marks Rubio's first time campaigning alongside Trump since becoming secretary of state.

Trump is campaigning in Texas to boost support for Republican candidates, including US Senate contender Ken Paxton, who faces a tight race against Democrat James Talarico. It remains unclear whether Rubio, who also serves as Trump's national security adviser, will participate in campaign events like rallies.

The trip exemplifies how Trump's second presidency has blurred the lines between governing and campaigning. Attorney General Todd Blanche has already appeared at rallies with Republican candidates. Rubio's political activities have been limited since becoming secretary of state, making this campaign participation particularly unusual for a sitting top diplomat.

How it is being reported

• US top diplomat to join Trump in 'crude' campaign stuntSecretary of State Marco Rubio is joining the billionaire on a tanker filled with Venezuelan oil as he drums up votes for the midterm elections.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 06:46
• US top diplomat to join Trump in 'crude' campaign stuntSecretary of State Marco Rubio is joining the billionaire on a tanker filled with Venezuelan oil as he drums up votes for the midterm elections.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 06:46

In this story: Marco Rubio · Donald Trump · Ken Paxton · James Talarico · Todd Blanche · Port Arthur · Texas · Venezuela

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