President Donald Trump publicly praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a White House Cabinet meeting on 26 August, telling him he was “born for this job” and should “never run for another office.” The remark, delivered with a tap on Rubio’s shoulder, comes as the former Florida senator is frequently mentioned as a potential contender in the 2028 presidential race. Trump’s comments, carried on the meeting’s live video feed, immediately drew attention because Rubio holds multiple administration posts in addition to Secretary of State, including acting USAID administrator, acting archivist of the National Archives and acting national security adviser. The president’s endorsement of Rubio’s current role—and suggestion he abandon future campaigns—adds a new wrinkle to jockeying within the Republican field looking beyond Trump’s second term.