Fresh Air

Marco Rubio’s Shift From Trump Critic To Champion

Published: January 14, 2026

Duration: 44:53

Marco Rubio once called Trump a "con artist." He’s now among his most loyal defenders. New Yorker staff writer Dexter Filkins describes Secretary of State Rubio's character, political transformation and ambition. Filkins also spoke with Tonya Mosley  about Venezuela and what he thinks will happen next. 

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