Transcript: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," January 4, 2026

Interview Recap: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation"

Below is a summary of the conversation between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Margaret Brennan, broadcast on "Face the Nation" on January 4, 2026.

Margaret Brennan opened the discussion by welcoming Secretary Rubio, who joined the program from Miami. She greeted him and he responded with thanks.

During the interview, Brennan referenced President Trump's recent remarks, where he stated that the United States would oversee the country's operations, while Venezuela would primarily be managed by Rubio and other cabinet officials. The President also emphasized that the U.S. maintains full military authority.