Rubio Prepares 45-Minute Federalist Society Speech as GOP Absorbs 41 House Seat Loss
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 13
Rubio Prepares 45-Minute Federalist Society Speech as GOP Absorbs 41 House Seat Loss
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 13
Summary
Marco Rubio is set to give his first major non-diplomatic speech Friday at the Federalist Society, a 45-minute address many conservatives see as an early test of his post-midterm message.
Republicans lost a net 41 House seats and eight Senate seats — their worst simultaneous midterm setback in both chambers since 1958 — leaving attendees looking for Rubio's explanation and recovery plan.
Foreign policy is a central question because Trump and Vice President JD Vance have tied the losses in part to voter backlash over the Iran war, while Rubio has not yet publicly weighed in.
The speech is also drawing 2028 scrutiny, with conference attendees openly wondering whether the secretary of state will signal presidential ambitions after his 2016 White House run and rising profile in the administration.