The administration of President Joe Biden reversed Trump’s ban on rainbow flags at embassies. Biden’s Secretary of State Antony Blinken told American embassies and diplomatic missions that they can fly the Pride flag again as well as “other symbols connoting support for LGBTQ rights based on what is ‘appropriate in light of local conditions.’”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday banned flying any other flags besides the stars and stripes at State Department facilities — from domestic buildings to foreign outposts — in a blow to leftists who have flown gay pride and Black Lives Matter flags on US government buildings, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Marco Rubio has changed a lot since he ran for president in 2016. But his political evolution has made him uniquely qualified to be Trump's secretary of state.
After taking the oath of office, Marco Rubio promised that every action taken by the State Department will be determined by the answers to three questions.
Marco Rubio has been confirmed by the Senate for secretary of state with unanimous support. Now comes the hard part that could make or break his tenure: retaining the full backing of his new boss, Donald Trump.
State Department employees who violate the ban will reportedly face disciplinary action, including termination of employment.
New Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that he will rid the State Department of work on climate and "cultural" issues.
The Senate voted unanimously to confirm Sen. Marco Rubio's as secretary of state on Monday, making him the first member of President Donald Trump's second Cabinet.
Marco Rubio was overwhelming confirmed by the Senate as secretary of State to Donald Trump. He becomes the global face of Trump's foreign policy.
Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump's nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.
Rubio's appointment as secretary of state has been seen as sign that Trump plans to maintain a hard line on China.
Rubio lost to Trump in 2016 but he’s living his best life as Secretary of State, approved unanimously by his Senate colleagues.