Rubio to deliver first post-midterm speech as resignation rumors swirl

The news came on Thursday as rumors of Rubio’s impending resignation began circulating in the wake of new reports from the Independent and Bloomberg. The State Department promptly denied the reporting.“This is completely baseless fake news from made-up anonymous ‘sources,'” Dylan Johnson, the assistant secretary of state for global public affairs, posted on X in response to the Independent article. He made a similar statement regarding the Bloomberg story: “Fake news. Totally made up.” Rubio is scheduled to deliver his speech at 5 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the three-day Federalist Society convention in Washington. Before taking the stage, the administration official will be introduced by his eldest daughter, Daniella, who is a student at the University of Virginia School of Law. The convention, including the main lecture, is already sold out.Rubio’s appearance at the conservative legal event is notable, considering Democrats have been telling Republicans to “lawyer up” before both chambers of Congress turn blue next year.The midterm election cycle will end with Democrats winning at least 54 seats in the Senate and 256 in the House. They will take control in January 2027, giving Republicans less than two months before they lose power.WINNERS AND LOSERS OF THE 2026 ELECTIONSRubio’s speech will also come as speculation mounts as to whether he runs for the presidency in 2028. He has previously downplayed the prospect, saying he has no plans to seek the White House in two years.In addition to leading the State Department, Rubio is serving as the president’s national security adviser.