Privately, Rubio has said that he is not planning a 2028 presidential bid, according to a person familiar with the matter. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Barranquilla, Colombia, on Sept. 8.Luis Acosta / AFP via Getty ImagesSept. 9, 2026, 4:11 PM EDTBy Julie Tsirkin and Abigail WilliamsSecretary of State Marco Rubio weighed in on 2028 speculation on Tuesday, saying he currently has “no plans” to run for president — but left the door open to doing so. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.