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Rubio joins Trump at Texas rally days before US midterms
Marco Rubio joined Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Oct.
27, days before the US midterm elections.
Rubio is secretary of state and national security adviser, and his appearance on the domestic campaign trail was described as unusual.
A US official said he was travelling with Trump as national security adviser so they could discuss issues during the trip.
The pair showcased a tanker carrying one million barrels of Venezuelan crude, which Trump said would be processed at Texas refineries.
The display came as high fuel and other costs are a concern for voters, while Republicans seek to keep control of both chambers of Congress.
Trump said the Venezuelan oil would help cool fuel costs, but the story gives no outcome for prices or the election.
Rubio is due to host a G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta on Oct.
30 and 31, before voters go to the polls on Nov.
3.
Marco Rubio appeared with President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Oct. 27, days before the US midterm elections.
Trump called Rubio on stage as the rally spotlighted an oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude.
A State Department official said Rubio was travelling with Trump in his capacity as national security adviser and needed time to discuss issues with the president.
The appearance was unusual for the US secretary of state, who had kept a distance from the campaign trail.
Trump presented the Venezuelan oil supply as a way to ease fuel costs, while Republicans were concerned about voter anger over inflation.
- Who
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared with President Donald Trump.
- What
- Rubio joined Trump at a campaign rally and at a visit highlighting a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude.
- When
- Oct. 27, 2026, days before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
- Where
- Corpus Christi, Texas.
- Why
- A State Department official said Rubio was travelling as national security adviser to discuss issues with Trump. The appearance also highlighted Venezuelan oil supply.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The United States toppled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a military operation, according to the Straits Times.
US-Israel strikes targeting Iran triggered Tehran’s retaliation, including blocking the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Straits Times.
Rubio appeared with Trump at a rally and joined the showcase of a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in Corpus Christi.
Rubio was scheduled to host a meeting of G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta.
The US midterm elections were scheduled to take place.
- Location
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- Appearance date
- Oct. 27, 2026
- Oil cargo
- One million barrels of Venezuelan crude
- Midterm election date
- Nov. 3, 2026
- Upcoming diplomatic meeting
- G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta, Oct. 30-31
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