The big setback in the Trump administration? A key secretary may leave

After the US midterm elections, in which the Republicans lost control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, there are various leaks that there are changes at the top of the US government. On Wednesday, CBS News reported that Trump asked his advisers whether Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth should remain in office after the Republicans' election defeat. So far, the American leader has denied planning a change in this position.

In turn, reports about Rubio's potential resignation appeared even before the elections. But now, after the defeat, these predictions have gained strength.

Rubio may compete for the party's presidential nomination

One Washington insider told The Independent that Rubio needs to "distance himself from the war with Iran and blame it on Trump."

A Rubio ally was quoted by the newspaper as saying: "It makes perfect sense that he should step down and leave the administration. Rubio is currently the leading candidate to be the nominee."

It is said that Rubio's main rival for the Republican Party nomination is US Vice President J.D. Vance. According to a source allied with Rubio, the secretary of state cannot campaign while in office.

“Being associated with the administration will only hurt his chances,” said the source.

He would become the new Secretary of State

Who would replace Rubio as US Secretary of State? As "The Washington Sun" found out, it may be the US ambassador to India, Sergio Gor. Gor - a close Trump ally - is setting the stage for a major promotion after the election, according to 10 people familiar with internal discussions.

The diplomat increasingly participates in high-level meetings, which gives him influence beyond the duties of an ambassador. He is seen as a key mediator between Washington and much of Asia and a confidant of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the website explained.

On the other hand, the informants emphasized that Gor's promotion to other positions is also at stake - including White House chief of staff, which is currently held by Susie Wiles (although her position in Trump's entourage is considered to be at risk).

Gor himself currently denies that he is interested in changing his role. He told the website that he has never talked to anyone about taking another position. In turn, Dylan Johnson, deputy secretary of state for global public affairs, in an interview with The Washington Sun, called the story false and based on sources who "know nothing."

"Ambassador Gor is not interested in any other role and believes that both Susie Wiles and Secretary Marco Rubio are doing a phenomenal job," the official said.