Rubio’s tenure as secretary of state is off to a dreadful start

Team Trump is facing questions about Elon Musk, the controversial DOGE initiative and conflicts of interest. The answers are falling embarrassingly short.

Thursday, February 06, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS On Musk's potential conflicts, White House eyes untenable solution On Musk's potential conflicts, White House eyes untenable solution Team Trump is facing questions about Elon Musk, the controversial DOGE initiative and conflicts of interest. The answers are falling embarrassingly short. MORE Rubio's tenure as secretary of state is off to a dreadful start The secretary of state was supposed to be one of the "normal" Trump picks, but Marco Rubio is already failing badly on the job. MORE Rubio's tenure as secretary of state is off to a dreadful start The secretary of state was supposed to be one of the "normal" Trump picks, but Marco Rubio is already failing badly on the job. MORE New details make Trump's radical Gaza plan look worse, not better After having learned nothing after his first failed term, Donald Trump still appears wholly incapable of avoiding shambolic chaos of his own making. MORE New details make Trump's radical Gaza plan look worse, not better After having learned nothing after his first failed term, Donald Trump still appears wholly incapable of avoiding shambolic chaos of his own making. MORE The '60 Minutes' transcript doesn't show what Trump thinks it shows Donald Trump thinks he's seen evidence of "60 Minutes" deceiving the public. Reality tells a very different story. MORE The '60 Minutes' transcript doesn't show what Trump thinks it shows Donald Trump thinks he's seen evidence of "60 Minutes" deceiving the public. Reality tells a very different story. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump gravely miscalculates how much Americans care about USAID as backlash strengthens 'Be angry but don't give up': Trump opposition begins to find its footing The revolving door keeps spinning: Lara Trump gets a Fox News show Fetterman finds new ways to distance himself from the Democratic mainstream   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER