Sen. Marco Rubio reacts to first 2024 presidential debate, Trump's performance

Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a potential Trump running mate, spoke to CBS News late Thursday after the first 2024 presidential debate. The Republican senator weighed in on former President Donald Trump's performance, and addressed issues and policies discussed throughout the CNN-hosted debate.
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[@darlenebrightman648]

Like how she is trying to trapped him to say something racist. What is wrong with her. Not nice!

[@pcarlson214]

Kind of relaxing. This shows how desperate they have become.

[@randyjordan5521]

The hypocritical thing about Brennan's comment about "black jobs" is that Democrat politicians routinely say that immigrants perform low-skilled, low-paying jobs like picking crops, landscaping, housekeeping, etc. Those are the type of jobs that working-class black Americans used to perform. And those are the jobs that immigrants are taking away from low-skilled black Americans. So if Trump's comment about "black jobs" is racist, so is every Democrat who implies that the only jobs that immigrants can do are similar low-skilled, low-paying ones.

[@Vllencia]

She was hoping that they just caught a big scoop ... - because, sadly for them, he closed the loops with all their questions, and he was clear in his explanations.

[@carleckhardt4701]

Just following their same old expected playbook.

[@theslowevo9303]

What Trump said was racist. He is pandering.

[@EdMelendez]

Little Marco is a lot bigger these days. He just ate their lunch.

[@rluellam]

I was thinking, he's learned a lot in 8 years. No longer "little Marco."

[@sherrybeckley4740]

Rubio did an excellent job here!

[@yusukehanabishi9757]

Rubio handled them perfectly!!

[@anthonylewis62]

pENCE IS A LOT OF THE REASON WE HAVE BIDEN NOW, WHAT A FREAKING DISASTER PENCE WAS,

[@dianemoss4851]

Traitor

[@annedouti4240]

Pence sould have followed the constitution on J6, but didn't. I was probably paid off.

[@janeblood6275]

I've always admired Senator Rubio for his straightforward intellect. Wouldn't mind him for V.P. at all. Notice he didn't dodge the word "senility," but didn't linger on what the most important issues are for our country. Impressive.

[@markramirez3090]

There it is the typical dirtbag media switches it up. I like how she changed it to low wage jobs. He never mentioned that😂

[@marklyngauvin2461]

CLOSE THE BORDERS

[@Head2Tow]

I didn't realize CBS was still a network.

[@michaelsasso13]

Rubio….one of the best speakers in the Senate.

[@Kat-fq4ei]

Yes, a great team of Republican watch dogs in the interests of Americans and constitution. Rubio is one of the best.

[@josephdepasquale4779]

Go Marco

[@godslittleman5451]

Rubio seems to understand that the strength and the quality of life for Americans is what matters.

[@angel12boucher17]

He’s absolutely correct…..no one cares about anything else….but our safety and economy

[@Vermont2023]

EXCELLENT performance by Senator Rubio!! Brilliant guy. Should be VP.

[@TheJohnnywbred]

Absolutely not. He’s into new wars and part of Bush wing on party. He’s not the guy.

[@henryc1000]

Rubio did well but I like Vivek even better.

[@steviegr36]

Senator Rubio shut down that last woman reporter and her nonsense questions. Way to go Senator Rubio..!!!

[@theslowevo9303]

He didn't answer the question. He just said something you liked so you're satisfied

[@bruceh4180]

Margaret Brennan I believe her name is, was just trying to make trouble. "you're implying it's all Americas fault", "what are black jobs"? When looking at a jobs report, jobs done by Hispanic workers are referred to as " Hispanic jobs" etc. She knows that. So black jobs are all the jobs filled by black citizens.

[@RobertCarnevale-qr5ey]

​@@bruceh4180 Absolutely 🏹💯🎯 RIGHT Sir 🔨hit the nail on the head! Brennan is hugely biased. Partisan to dems, activist, narrative Spinner. It's Shameful what she does here, making every single thing racial, identity politics, "oppression;" and OF COURSE bash Trump (when she can find the time)!!!! 😉😆😆😆 Sen. Rubio gave her the facts which she'll immediately disagree with, and disregard.

[@raymondmorales1095]

@@theslowevo9303 Rubio did answer the question in full!.But you only want to hear what you want to hear!

[@rluellam]

@@raymondmorales1095 Amen to that. Well said.

[@jeng1395]

Who cares about Pence, etc? Drain the swamp! Trump ‘24 🇺🇸! Good job, Mr. Rubio!

[@outnabout6966]

him who?

[@deedeebellina683]

@@jeng1395 PENCE WAS A LOSER FROM THE BEGINNING IN MY OPINION!

[@chevypreps6417]

Pence is part of the swamp.

[@headspaceandtiming2114]

Rubio doesn’t let Brennen run with the typical Democratic/Liberal narrative. He used facts and logic. Excellent job.

[@RTTr-z6f]

oh that’s the b name.

[@SamS-ch6vj]

well said. these people are not journalists. they are activists masquerading as journalists

[@esaiah3344]

Good V.P. excellent ,articulate and Washington Savy

[@bretthousley5502]

He did great.

[@snotbubbles3276]

You are spot on, He made a statement regarding jobs in a certain demographic area. Brennan then interrupted him, made a false statement that Rubio said illegal migrants would be taking low wage jobs. When in fact Rubio said that illegal migrants would flood back and brown communities and take jobs by working for a lower wage. Those were his exact words. These liberal media clowns forget when interviewing Republicans that most are previous business owners and know how to manage people, money and companies. So when these liberal media reporters go from softball interviews with Democratic puppets their weak tactics of twisting conversations is not going to work on a Republicans that made an A in speech class while a Democratic activists made a C minus in TV and Radio class.

[@kevinnicholson2151]

Rubio dominated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joec7795]

That was handled pretty damn good by Rubio.

[@dealstogo2649]

Rubio stuck to the facts which MSNBC and CNN does not like.

[@datlaichelle2736]

This is why he is being considered for Vice President by Donald Trump.

[@johnclouser5409]

@@dealstogo2649cnn and cbs still trying to use race to distract from truths.

[@PatrickThreewit]

@@datlaichelle2736 We need Trump so we can finally be strong like China and only Trump can give us the dictatorship that we need.

[@timbartrum5249]

Absolutely

[@patricialopezleal]

Rubio slapped them down!

[@JRRLewis]

That Margaret woman certainly came across as slow and unable to follow the actual discussions/debate, so in some ways Rubio had an easy job dealing with her. It was almost like she was putting on the pretense of not being able to understand basic English just to act indignant without realizing how bad that makes her look. But yes, even with poor opponents, Rubio did a fine job.

[@theslowevo9303]

Just like Trump did to his wife.

[@bluelava4282]

Hard

[@jackiepyanoe7216]

He always does! I love him. 🇺🇸❤️

[@CesoeFelony]

​@@theslowevo9303And what did Trump do to his wife?You know as soon as Bidens wife died he married Jill who was his kids baby sitter,She met Joe Biden when she was 15,Then he married her when his wife died,The ironic thing is Ashley Bidens Joes Daughter said Joe forced them to shower together untill she was 12.....Ouch

[@fieldagent59isintheforest32]

Marco handles these leftist hacks like a pro..... he's learned a lot, keeps his cool and counters their assertions with reality, like a VP.......

[@stevebryan5779]

Rubio is great--he is one of the few who can answer "baited" questions by left liberal reporters with insight and logic

[@robinrobinson2034]

Rubio is smarter than all three of them

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

@robinrobinson2034 Setting the bar pretty low there! 🙂

[@nicolee2649]

Of course he is! He went to law school!

[@bgjb-r1499]

Combined

[@davidkendrick3295]

Nice job Rubio!!!

[@jedijedi-te4fe]

Brennan thinks she so smart and comes so condescending and dislikable!

[@kathleenobyrnes6753]

And BIASED

[@moonshadow3559]

Agree!

[@William-ig6qc]

Margaret is a race baiter.

[@daviddorrell5819]

She tries but is not equipped to match Marco's command of the facts. She is all spin. But that is what the network demands of its 'good little news readers'.

[@johnreidy2804]

And she farted

[@jedijedi-te4fe]

Margaret is insufferable.

[@brianfischer149]

She is the worst ! Marco Rubio is very intelligent . Their bias is insufferable.

[@dollarjilt1]

yes she is

[@gerimagala2839]

Love Marco Rubio! He would be a great Vice President!! Vey good speaker and knowledgeable!!

[@veravaladez1525]

Why not the "President"??

[@Tamara_W]

Twisted questions. Marco Rubio is 100% correct.

[@deedeebellina683]

Exactly my point!! TWISTED STATEMENTS, AND QUESTIONS!

[@wolfman6252]

Margaret Brennan is simply just the worst.

[@RTTr-z6f]

yup

[@dealstogo2649]

All far left loaded questions.

[@pcarlson214]

Just a typical left-wing Dem water-girl.

[@20Schmidt]

Thanks, wolfman..

[@randyjordan5521]

Norah O'Donnell.

[@peterterry398]

He's absolutely right

[@GoodlifeInvestor]

Rubio was a class act on this one!

[@jaycho1255]

These liberal announcers got educated.

[@ronsmith1429]

What don't Republicans understand about the meaning of DICTATORSHIP? Donald Trump said he wants to ba a. Dictator on day one. Dictators usually resort to force or fraud to gain despotic political power, which they maintain through the use of intimidation, terror, and the suppression of basic civil liberties. They may also employ techniques of mass propaganda in order to sustain their public support.

[@bc8Sooners]

Glad we can all see through what Magaret was trying to do. The "traditional media" has been doing this to us over and over and we had enough.

[@toma6422]

Almost every question was a got ya question and he was not having it ! Good job Marco Rubio

[@dianedahlhleimer4414]

Straight forward, factual and clear answers by Rubio in spite of the questions aimed at trapping him. Refreshing. Thank you Senator!

[@herculydia]

Rubio handled those loaded questions like a boss.

[@kynize641]

Rubio did a great job on deface the nation. 😂😂😂

[@JohnSmith-of1tl]

😮

[@SME5724]

Lefties are in panic mode … I love it

[@pormantu]

Margaret getting instructions from the producers to create division within the working class! That’s their primary function.😢

[@xiwenfan1765]

This last woman journalist is horrible the way she was probing the question. She should not be in this business.

[@Chimchimchu]

Their job is to find racism where it doesn't exist. Mission accomplished? Hard to tell. I'd say she didn't find it.

[@tmartinez1948]

I heard some mumbling I think it sounded shut up now? Towards his last words I could be wrong

[@crystaldaniels7779]

They are not real journalists, they are shills. All they are capable of is to stump for the Democrat party. A real journalist tries to tell the truth without slant or spin.

[@jorgecabrera9534]

Trump picking Rubio for vp that means Rubio would would be the 1st Hispanic American vice president

[@dianemoss4851]

But he could be good as defense secy..compare Blinken to Rubio

[@mikem4481]

Trump is not picking him.

[@Gotumi]

I hope Trump pick Rubio. He is a great candidate.

[@ava-ob9ek]

Marco Rubio should be Trump's VP

[@metimoteo]

I wouldn't have believed I'd come to the same conclusion, but you're 100% right.

[@dann547]

Agreed

[@PaulMahoney-pu8zi]

That would be great! Vivek, Donald's, Rubio. Top three.

[@pmac206]

Of the people I’ve seen him consider. I think Rubio is the best option. It needs to be a Republican that’s well-known and trusted.

[@jeremyhowemusic]

Selecting Rubio would be the best strategic choice for VP. Hispanics are the largest minority group in America. If that can pull a few more percentage points of that voting block the race is over.

[@RobertGuill-l5o]

Rubio said it best

[@rudyk5524]

Excellent, factual, clear responses by Senator Rubio. Especially impressed with how he handled Margaret’s question. Very well done.

[@marianmurphy4625]

​@@jimdrake-writerThe rest was factual

[@jimdrake-writer]

@@marianmurphy4625: It was such a minor point that I deleted the comment.

[@marianmurphy4625]

@@jimdrake-writer I don't remember it

[@jaelancaster5506]

I am no fan of T or Republican rhetoric….but Rubio killed it on those ‘ gotcha’ questions….impressive

[@tightywhitey9779]

The anchors in this video know this was a disaster for them, and Rubio was very well spoken. Grasping at straws trying to call him a racist or something stupid like that.

[@robertsimms5861]

Maybe, they were being racist? 😂 Yep. That van work too.

[@Mike_257]

Senator Marco Rubio ❤👍🇺🇸

[@NotANameist]

Margaret’s feigned incredulity at the phrase “black jobs” as if she didn’t know exactly what that meant. Ask a black Chicagoan if you’re that curious, Margaret.

[@oscarwarren469]

Still bull for anyone…real or imagined

[@ApostleCrypto]

She is hoping to call him a racist Black jobs we all know Retailers Plumbing Bartenders Call centers Cleaning You can’t pretend that black peoples have sophisticated jobs man We dont we just work as sales man Just average

[@kellymyer5318]

He stands tough ! He didn’t let her get away with twisting his words to suit her narrative! 💥🔥❤️

[@sthue1001]

Margaret took and answer without context of question and made it racist. nasty. I like her, but that is low. Good job Rubio

[@lukasfoo]

She twisted his words, and she was quickly corrected by Marco. Such dishonest reporting.

[@RTTr-z6f]

you like her? You like toxic people?

[@jonfreeman9682]

Very nasty she tried to play the race card but Rubio very clearly said that was the question that was asked about black voters so Trump segued to black jobs. She tried to trap him again and he very cleverly answered the question about low wage jobs. No hesitation no stutter no pause. Does anyone else think he should be the next President?

[@pcarlson214]

I like her...but she is not a real journalist, just another media water-girl for the left. That is what Face the Nation has become. It's been decades since they took an objective view of anything. If the interviewee is a Rep, first question usually is "When did you stop torturing puppies?"

[@qt4189]

Biden first made reference to black jobs, but did she question that? No! Rubio was right, that was how the moderators asked the question.

[@alinatalavera2902]

I think the migrants should take these reporters job. They will probably do a better job for less money

[@vision2096]

Best comment 😂🎉🥳

[@sarahs5340]

💯 these reporters are corporate owned fools. They aren’t reporters. They are propaganda artists.

[@martyd6273]

I totally agree! Best comment!!!

[@johnsalors9388]

Yep

[@heatgrimm8664]

Que?

[@nichols14092]

Wow you guy just continue to carry water for the democrats.

[@Sky-hl7hd]

Good Job Mr. Rubio Sir !!! Thank you for your EXCELLENT points! You are absolutely correct on the real concerns of Americans of this country , please speak publicly!!! You’re AWESOME!!!! 👏🙏👏🙏👏🙏👏🙏👏🙏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👏

[@Maria-ue2qd]

VOTIN G TRUMP❤🇺🇸 NEVER BIDEN

[@tbthomas5117]

Rubio has matured into one of our most knowledgeable and influential Senators. Masterful the way he responded to Margret Brennan trying to cast him as a racist for referring to 'black jobs'. Thank you Floridians, we desperately need more like him.

[@alinatalavera2902]

Nobody cares about what Pence thinks!

[@deedeebellina683]

@@alinatalavera2902 I certainly have never cared for him...

[@wolfnorth7075]

CBS should be ashamed by themself. By first twisting the words then twisting the facts. When talking on facts, no one needs fancy words, one plus one equals two, plain and simple. Rubio is good on simple facts and logic. I came here not because of CBS (communist BS), i came hete to listen to Mark.

[@daviddestefanis2989]

@6:56 If you're going to ask him two questions, allow him to answer both of them. She literally asked about BOTH forein policy AND domestic policy, and then she interrupts him befre he gets a chance to answer both.

[@Michael-hq1iq]

good on rubio for handling the gotcha questions from those communist reporters !

[@tenzinchoegyal4067]

Marco is 100% right legal an immigrant

[@tonyaguirre8316]

Nice try CBS. Rubio would be a fantastic VP

[@Flamadiddle2]

Great job Marco!

[@arashkamangir9824]

Who cares about Pence?? What does that have to do with the debates? The reporter is making it worst for Biden 😂😂😂😂

[@tomk4484]

Rubio knocked it out of the park. She tried the racist angle of questioning , and failed miserably.

[@jackieanderson6599]

Finally WELL SAID @MARCORUBIO

[@20Schmidt]

Rubio crushed it!

[@jeffkok9170]

On the subject of military advisers critical of Trump, the peaceful favourable situations globally that resulted in Trump’s decisions is proof that those advisers were wrong and one tend to question their ulterior motives for going against him.

[@jamescares9003]

she is exactly why people hate the media

[@marianmurphy4625]

He's good. He speaks perfect Spanish, which is good for the Hispanic community also. If President Trump doesn't pick Doug Burgum, this is the guy

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

Liberal commentator: How dare you call low wage jobs "black jobs." Also, liberals: White Americans enjoy many privileges that low income African Americans do not enjoy. I love it how the left tries and has it both ways. Yeah, saying "black jobs" is a little blunt. But we know what he meant. Look up the video "Car Wash.'

[@JV-NY987]

Wait you care if Blacks have high paying jobs or are you just anti CNN?

[@KAMMD]

Not a single Truth out of 45’s mouth !! And 45 didn’t address ?s from hosts !

[@KAMMD]

Not a single Truth out of 45’s mouth !

[@oscarwarren469]

Weak reference 😂

[@ivansanzana8676]

Banks are charging 30% on credit cards, gasoline is at an all time high, that alone is a big PASS on this administration.

[@annedouti4240]

30% interest rates?

[@martyvanduzer9263]

Nice try Margret

[@bohe5815]

This reporter always interrupts. I don't think she is a good reporter.

[@karenhughes401]

Rubio is very sharp....always was

[@priyer74]

Yes necessities costs have increased like Bread, Butter and Milk.

[@vt5904]

Excellent answers Rubio 👍

What a shame Senator three of them tried and they couldn't get the answers out of you they wanted. COuldn't you say one rotten thing about Trump then all three of these people could go to bed tonight with smiles on their face. Sickening how small some of these people are and they shouldn't be exposed to the public its nauseating.

[@YvonneWinborn]

Thank you Rubio. So many Americans need to hear both sides of the stories issues.

[@impervious99]

Rubio nailed it. And they knew exactly what was said.

[@newjohndeer]

Marco Rubio set the record straight.

[@lasermouth]

Yep, you can tell which way and how far these tv "journalists" are leaning from the nature of the question and their indignant expressions. Marco Rubio is an extremely intelligent and eloquent politician as are ones from when he ran like Ben Carson and Ted Cruz. Any one of these guys can be VP for Trump.

[@tnsharpshooter8517]

Rubio is sharp. He doesn’t let nut jobs take him down rabbit holes.

[@chuckharkes6569]

Really impressive performance by Rubio. Dead nuts on!

[@johnharolds1929]

A VP debate between Marco Rubio and Kamala Harris would not happen because Kamala would chicken out despite being given the auestions in advance.

[@DeirdreMFox]

He'd be a good VP pick for Trump2024

[@jennatyler8144]

Rubio nailed it and hit every question out of the ball park!

[@PresidentBob1989]

Funny how she tried to trick him lol

[@earlclay3882]

These people do not listen to the Senators Rubio. They need to listen more and then ask a follow up question.

[@Infini-Tee]

Rubio dismantled these anchors. He would be a good VP or in a cabinet position.

[@tonihernandez6862]

i get more and more impressed by marco rubio with every news appearance. outstanding answers and comebacks, done with ease and clarity he is worthy of consideration for Trump VP. would love to see this guy debate kamala.

[@thelopsangexperience4566]

Wow!Iam a Democrat But Sen Rubio really answered those questions 👍 And its so bizarre that when Iam watching the journalist or who asking questions should be buased but it seems like they all are out to get Trump ,But because of biden weakness or blunders in the debate it’s getting tougher 😅

[@MRFANTASTIC21]

Senator Rubio layeth the smack down with these trolls 😂

[@KellieViravanh]

They tried it failed!! Great job Marco

[@scottszpyrka1973]

VP

[@MichellLynn-po9id]

They tried to trap Marco but failed miserably. Instead they enabled Marco to bring his talking points.

[@Miguel195211]

The journalist trying to trick Rubio. Rubio clearly stated his point, but she wanted a Got You moment.

[@stevenfromer3816]

Nicely answered by senator Marco Rubio to the pseudo-journalists.

[@SalmanAhmed-jh7uy]

Trump ❤❤❤

[@harold415]

Excellent analysis by Senator Rubio.

[@jhockey11liu91]

CBS, what a shame.

[@oscarwarren469]

The should have given him some water😂