As most Republicans back Trump, Sen. Marco Rubio pushes back (somewhat)

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As most Republicans back Trump, Sen. Marco Rubio pushes back (somewhat)
Ledyard King , USATODAY 6:00 p.m. ET Feb. 1, 2017

WASHINGTON –— Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has publicly challenged Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson, openly criticized aspects of the White House decision to ban refugees from certain countries, and made it clear he does not share President Trump’s eagerness to cozy up to Moscow.

At a time when most GOP lawmakers are embracing President Trump’s agenda, Rubio has stood out along with Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina as Republicans willing to push back a little.

Democrats staunchly opposed to Trump see a potential ally in Rubio on issues of mutual interest, particularly foreign policy.

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The former oil exec eased some doubts during the hearing and in meetings with senators, who were reassured by Tillerson's expression of support for lethal defensive aid to Ukraine, his recognition that the Russian annexation of Crimea was illegal, and his support for NATO, among other views.

Arizona senator John McCain and South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham came out in support of Tillerson the day before Rubio in late January. The senators acknowledged that they had lingering reservations about Tillerson's past business dealings with the Kremlin, but said they were confident he would champion American leadership.

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