President Donald Trump used a Cabinet meeting at the White House on 26 Aug. to lavish praise on Secretary of State Marco Rubio, telling him he was "born for this job" and should "never run for another office." The remark, delivered with a tap on Rubio’s arm, comes as Republicans weigh potential contenders for the 2028 presidential race, a field in which Rubio is often mentioned. Rubio, who is simultaneously serving as acting head of USAID, acting archivist of the National Archives and acting national security advisor, joked that "this is the most meaningful Labor Day of my life as someone with four jobs." The exchange underscores Rubio’s growing influence inside the administration and hints at Trump’s preference that the former Florida senator remain part of his Cabinet rather than mount a future campaign.