WorldMSNBC’s Michael Steele Says Donald Trump Appointed Marco Rubio Secretary of State Just to ‘Punk’ Him by Daily ReporterFebruary 8, 2025022 Share0 Media The former RNC chair said he has known Marco Rubio for “a long, long time” and that the ex-senator from Florida’s new post has forced him to betray his values. Published Feb. 8 2025 1:41PM EST JHU Sheridan Libraries/Gado/Getty Images Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.