If you have been following the second Trump administration, you already know that Marco Rubio seems to hold more titles than a British royal. Secretary of State, chief diplomat, global negotiator, occasional lightning rod, and unofficial fixer of whatever crisis pops up before breakfast. At this point, every time something breaks in Washington, someone probably checks to see if Rubio has quietly been put in charge of that too.
Which is why President Trump’s latest joke landed so perfectly.
During a recent event, President Trump had the room cracking up when he teased that he nearly fired Rubio. The reason? His speech at the Munich Security Conference was apparently too good.
“Marco, don’t do any better than you did, please! If you do, YOU’RE OUT OF HERE!” President Trump said, with Rubio laughing beside him. He added, “Marco does it with a velvet glove, but it’s a kill!” Then came the punchline that really sent it over the top: “You did yourself proud in Munich. In fact, so well, I almost terminated his employment. Because they said, why can’t Trump do this?! I do! But I say it differently.”
It was classic Trump humor, playful, competitive, and just self aware enough to make it work. The crowd loved it. Rubio clearly loved it. And yes, there is always a grain of truth inside good political comedy.
Rubio’s performance in Munich drew strong reviews. He laid out the administration’s stance on western dominance, immigration, and climate skepticism, while also emphasizing shared heritage and cooperation with Europe. He struck a confident tone without sounding reckless. For a man who once battled President Trump in a bruising primary, he now serves as one of the administration’s most polished messengers on the world stage.
The joke also underscored something important. This is not an administration afraid of strong personalities. President Trump has always surrounded himself with people who can command a room. He may say things “differently,” as he put it, but he clearly values having someone like Rubio who can articulate policy in a way that resonates with international audiences.
And let’s be honest, the idea of Rubio getting “fired” for being too effective is about as believable as Washington balancing the budget next week. The comment was delivered with a grin and received with laughter.
Still, it speaks to the dynamic between the two men. There is mutual respect there, even if it is wrapped in the kind of humor only President Trump can deliver. Rubio may hold half the job titles in the administration, but after Munich, he apparently also holds the unofficial title of “guy who almost outshined The Boss.”
Not bad for a day’s work.
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