While filling in for @PressSec, @marcorubio answers a powerful question: “What is your hope for America at a time such as this?”

His answer blew me away. pic.twitter.com/ahE3neoHTJ

— Isabel Brown (@theisabelb) May 5, 2026

🚨 NOW: Sec. Marco Rubio just WALKED OUT to fill in as Press Secretary for Karoline Leavitt at the White House, while she’s out on maternity leave

The comedic way he opened the door 😭

Marco wears many hats, he can do anything — that’s why we love him! 🤣

“I’ll be filling in… pic.twitter.com/CrfezMLSow

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 5, 2026

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— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) May 5, 2026

However, given that Rubio and Vice President Vance are regarded as the leading GOP presidential contenders for 2028, it was necessary to consider the political implications of his performance, The Hill reported.