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Rubio repeatedly says he’s not going to talk about 2028: ‘Wasting your time’

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Parks, M. (2026, November 9). Rubio repeatedly says he’s not going to talk about 2028: ‘Wasting your time’. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/4797848/marco-rubio-not-going-to-talk-about-2028-presidential-elections/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-09 · by Molly Parks

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Marco Rubio, Secretary of State from Florida, dismissed inquiries from reporters on Monday regarding his potential candidacy for the presidency in 2028. When questioned about future plans, Rubio stated, “I don’t know why you’re wasting your time,” and reiterated that he would not discuss the topic.
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Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, on Monday declined to comment on potential plans for a presidential run in 2028, telling reporters it was "wasting your time." Despite repeated inquiries from journalists, Rubio maintained that he would not discuss any intentions related to the 2028 election. This response underscores his current focus and reluctance to engage with speculation about future political ambitions.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected questions from reporters on Monday about whether he is planning a presidential run in 2028.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-09
2026-11-09 · Washington Examiner
Rubio repeatedly says he’s not going to talk about 2028: ‘Wasting your time’ · assertive framing

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected questions from reporters on Monday about whether he is planning a presidential run in 2028. asserted
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“I don’t know why you’re wasting your time,” Rubio told a reporter who asked about the 2028 presidential race. asserted
who → know → race
“I’m not going to talk about 2028.” asserted
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