Rubio news triggers MAGA backlash

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : Grenell, it was noted by some in Trump circles, sat next to Trump at a meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York in September.
58% : Other MAGA acolytes recirculated old Trump Twitter posts about Rubio, including during the 2016 primary, when Trump called him a "perfect little puppet" for the late donor Sheldon Adelson, as well as a "total lightweight" and "overrated politician."
51% : Shortly after news leaked that Donald Trump was expected to name Sen. Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, some of the most MAGA-minded online warriors rushed to cast doubt on the selection -- both Rubio's America First credentials, and whether the decision had actually been made by Trump.
38% : Not true" -- a sign he too has accepted the decision Trump reportedly made.
35% : Some people close to Trump did not like that Grenell appeared to be actively lobbying for the role of secretary of State -- a major no-no in Trump world.
35% : The Hill reported on Monday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom Trump has allowed to weigh in on the makings of his second administration, had "expressed opposition" about Rubio having a major foreign policy role.
32% : If Trump hasn't confirmed it on Truth [Social], don't jump to conclusions and don't believe everything you see," Kirk wrote.
27% : Behind the scenes over the past several days, Grenell's critics also reminded people involved in the transition of his prickly personality that has rubbed some key people close to Trump the wrong way, according to people familiar with the conversations.
22% : "Spokespeople for Trump have not confirmed the selection, and did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
13% : The criticism of Rubio from online MAGA influencers continued into Tuesday morning, as Trump still had not publicly announced his selection.

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