Sen. Marco Rubio on Trump's debate performance, what he considers "core issue" of election

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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[@jeffsmith673]

That third “reporter” should be fired. That’s the type of bs people are tired of.

[@geliebtemuzik]

The one in the mint green suit, right? She was snarky as hell. What do you expect from CBS/NBC/MSNBC, ETC.??

[@classicalmusic7430]

She was not looking for information, but just picking on Trump in what he said. She is the one who was stupid enough not to get what Trump said.

[@geneschweiss4872]

​@classicalmusic7430 yes that reporter was spinning blacks and low wage jobs. That is not what Trump means and she knows it.Same with Marko she is a trouble maker and doesn't care about facts or illegals taking American jobs.

[@larryking2697]

100% CORRECT!!! But you can't get hired on main street media unless you think and talk like she does.....

[@Disher12345]

These so called reporters have no shame.

[@jackblack3886]

Reporters must stick to the network narrative to keep collecting paychecks!

[@pureland999]

I guess CBS regretted that they invited the senator for the interview 😅

[@ministry2627]

Speaking to Sen Rubios point about working class jobs. I am from England, and have experienced the detriment that high levels of migration have on working class wages. He is 100% correct. It's simple supply and demand. If you have more workers, you have more competition for work. This creates a buyers market as far as employers are concerned. This is why you have ordinary Americans working 2 jobs that still can't pay the bills. None of these highly paid tv mouth pieces will ever understand because they get paid lots and do not live in working class neighbourhoods. They don't see the problem, so they will try to convince you there isn't one. And if you disagree, you are a racist and need to keep quiet. I hope you guys vote for Trump in November. Even if nothing more than a wakeup call to these rich out of touch elites. Trump has money, but at least he understands working people.

[@GoIggles92]

What are you on about? He IS a “rich out of touch elite”! Can you explain to me how he “understands working people” when he spent his entire term as president actively trying to roll back worker protections and is very anti-union? The math isn’t mathing for me.

[@JERRYslife63]

We had a better country with TRUMP

[@user-ox9pn4uh2k]

They were talking about demographics, including “black jobs”, which is any job that any ethnicity can have! The US department of labor breaks down employment stats by ethnicity. These people in the anchor’s ears and the anchors themselves should be ashamed of themselves for knowingly trying to take this out of context. We the people are not falling for it!

[@arinco6944]

Absolutely. These reporters are trying to spin negative context of a black employee ethnicity which means "black jobs."

[@unitedstateser243]

I can't stand these people. She knew what he meant when he was talking about black jobs. I hate these anchors.

[@wilburwilliams3296]

She's another WOKE anchor.

[@theseus900]

Your not alone!

[@jessefranckowiak1774]

I hear you yeah I unsubscribed from CBS recently myself after I caught a couple anchors actively downplaying the potential benefits of exercise. Something's wrong with CBS lol like for real

[@bobgrey8829]

I may be wrong but I think Biden used the same phrase...

[@robertberns3661]

muddy up the water

[@occamsshavecream4541]

So glad I don't watch CBS anymore.

[@Manuel-uf6sr]

Facts! Don’t give them any ad revenue. They are bias AF

[@derekjohn4412]

They spew lies and the gullible lap it up.

[@leonapireo6391]

I never did watch them !!!

[@gregoryberg5806]

They’re just an arm of the Democrat party

[@goodbooks5134]

They all tried very hard to trap him, but Mr. Rubio knows what he's talking about. Great job!

[@tomc4304]

Love Rubio, he doesn't allow these media crooks to take advantage of him.

[@alexshatner3907]

Well said

[@vincentfiore2228]

The senator put these dummies in their place. They thought they would outsmart him, but they did not.

[@geraldrozen1797]

Stand up for the truth even if it means standing alone.

[@joejordan9591]

Fking demolished them was big Rubio skeptic but he’s a smooth operator just hitting them with facts.

[@dbmcfly5729]

He presented no facts. He expounded upon what he thought and felt with no concrete evidence of any kind.

[@nv0us]

​@@dbmcfly5729You must be a fact checker

[@Kat-gf3ti]

​@@dbmcfly5729 what ??? 😳😆 Go back to sleep

[@diver049]

Margaret Brennen did her best to drag Trump. Rubio didn't let her.

[@occamsshavecream4541]

I don't know how these anchors live with themselves.

[@thjbird]

“Donald Trump is a con man and I will never support a con man” -Marco Rubio

[@876junk]

What are black jobs??

[@kimthibeau8354]

@@thjbirdand Kamala called Joe a racist when she said he supported public bussing. After when she was asked she said and I quote “It was a campaign it was a campaign.” And then she laughed as she is won’t to do. Your up sunshine.

[@dbmcfly5729]

Rubio doesn't need help being dragged. He does a great job of doing that on his own.

[@YohielSpeaks]

I'd never taken the time or had the opportunity to listen closely to Senator Rubio before in such a setting. Although I didn't find him impressive during the 2016 debates, he sure came across as capable in this video when pitted against these jackals.

[@marcomondragon7276]

Please, no need don't insult jackals 😉

[@M98747]

Rubio slipped up in the 2016 debates, because he wasn't prepared for Trump's attack style. Rubio is excellent on policy and an amazing communicator.

[@brendagroff8478]

You can tell Marco doesn't like this lady. I love it.

[@suebigsby3722]

She's a hack. He was generous to go on this network. NOT journalism.

[@876junk]

What are black jobs?

[@arquimedesrivero]

Incredible that the host of the interview tried to frame Senator Rubio to said something he didn’t said.

[@Strollmanx]

Marco Rubio is an amazing intellect. He is well aware of the tactics that these leftists use.

[@robertberns3661]

Rubiio, is well versed

[@Twentythousandlps]

"Incredible"? Standard Operating Procedure.

[@neo4102]

"are you calling these low wage jobs" - these reporters are such hacks

[@limonesycafe8898]

Well, he chose to speak for the person who said it.

[@jackblack3886]

Reporters must push the network narrative to continue their employment.

[@JRJones333]

Debate between CBS moderators and Senator Rubio and Rubio comes out the victor. They tried to sucker punch him, but he saw it coming. Rubio is good on his feet.

[@travismitchell3569]

Marco dropped the mike on these idiots he should have asked them how much of the debate was a cheap fake.

[@creativecatalyst777]

Mr. Rubio has grown into a fine young man. He should be VP.

[@Twentythousandlps]

He's 53.

[@s.tanh9818]

Yep..he is more mature now. I think he can be a great VP

[@timv778]

That woman in the teal is trying to spin this so hard

[@jcg5541]

Dem media is in a panic!!!

[@lorrielinen6040]

I don't know how she just got Rubio's answer wrong I mean was she not listening what he said I understood it when he said it

[@matthewday7783]

It’s on purpose

[@joedoit6008]

Rubio shut them down! They weren't ready for his answers. Amazing, 4 against 1!

[@castrorichy]

Just him down 😂😂🤡🤡

[@emmadoan3912]

The woman host is divided between people black , yellow, white, red.. It’s not about the color. It’s about your quality!!

[@colbycovington7618]

crazy how this reporter tried to bait Marco Rubio with the black job question and then the black wages question........wild

[@occamsshavecream4541]

Who's the racist here? Typical CBS.

[@mockamouse4228]

Those reporters do a very poor job. Its like a oneway street of communication. Not knowing how to listen makes for bad journalism

[@pureland999]

My verdict: Marco is a good debater!

[@M98747]

These harpies are absolutely terrible. Rubio calmly ate them alive.

[@lorrielinen6040]

CBS anchors really suck I never watched their station but I did because Marco Rubio was on there and I wanted to hear what he had to say I'm from Florida and I think Marco Rubio is a very good senator

[@kahalaluau]

Rubio is spot on!

[@jaytaylor2312]

Breaking news RFK jr sounds better than Joe Biden

[@seanpetaia]

Trump is better honestly. 😎✌🏼

[@arquimedesrivero]

🤣🤣🤣

[@user-xu4bu9mr1v]

RFK is going to turn this election into a Trump 2024 landslide! GO RFK! Take every vote you can from the dispicable left!

[@suebigsby3722]

RFK. Jr.'s spasmotic dysphonia voice is definitely stronger than Biden's. Biden's is caused by his cognitive decline.

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

RFK is smooth but he's very far left, only difference between him & other dems is on vaccines. Anti- gun, anti- freedom, lies about climate change. He said climate deniers should be jailed.

[@adrianebrannon5622]

Marco on point!

[@seanpetaia]

I like this guy is telling the truth to save our beautiful nation under old Biden. 😎✌🏼🇺🇸☮️

[@frankburau2517]

You seem to be saying these are low wage jobs? He never said that and she knows it. One track minded people, shame on them!!

[@jonschlottig9584]

Cbs is so woke its sickening

[@VENEMPASTOR]

Joe Biden is asking everyone WHY the sad faces and the panic? What happened??? He was shocked to learn that he has been in a debate. 😂😂😂

[@fpainfl]

This guy is extremely good on his feet

[@bereal6590]

Yeah a fast liar

[@mikej6544]

He is a bum

[@warrenginmartini]

Way sharper than grandpa Joe.

[@mikej6544]

@@warrenginmartini that’s not very hard to do 👨🏿‍🦲

[@warrenginmartini]

Biden was more stiff than Michael Jackson at Disneyland with a 10 year old.

[@wozuihaodeshenghuo1132]

Bro aged like 30 years since the 2016 election

[@ebgreenham]

Makes sense he was 45 in 2016, he's now 53 with more bloated, sagging skin.

[@suebigsby3722]

Not aged, SEASONED. Which was exactly what I expected from Rubio. He's AWESOME!

[@johnnyrodriguez8358]

Marco is right on all he said.

[@aurelienanakeu1405]

Marco Rubio is such a good communicator, and he navigated through their cunning!

[@JeffStephens445]

Marco is so intelligent. This lady is trying to bait him with Trump’s reference to black jobs. I am black and I am not offended. The interviewers asked a question about black people and Trump was right to respond like that, without trying to be stupidly politically correct. Any black person offended by this needs their heads examined really.

[@876junk]

So, what are black jobs Mr. Black man??

[@JeffStephens445]

@@876junk You, tell me! Even if menial jobs is what is being referred to here, why did Trump say “blacks and Hispanics”? Why didn’t he mention Asians? I bet you know why. It is time to stop getting upset with the truth. Let’s start putting in the work required to change the stereotype…….the narrative. We can do it!

[@user-ox9pn4uh2k]

They were talking about demographics, including “black jobs”, which is any job that any ethnicity can have! The US department of labor breaks down employment stats by ethnicity. These people in the anchors ear’s and the anchors themselves should be ashamed of themselves for knowingly trying to take this out of context. We the people are not falling for it!

[@876junk]

@@user-ox9pn4uh2k Don’t deflect!! When they say “blue lives matter” what does that mean? So which jobs are designated for black people??

[@876junk]

@@JeffStephens445 you cannot break a “stereotype” when the system is designed to produce said stereotype? Why was a civil rights bill signed? What purpose does it serve?? Stop apologizing for them.

[@richardsmith8590]

It's called firing people for not doing what their told

[@bmz6056]

I think she should probably be worrying about “her job” cause the nation has witnessed the reality of how bad this really is and these people have clearly been lying to us ALL.

[@whoami-eb7cq]

He meant working class jobs and she knew that.I'm a trucker.It's disturbing how much lower the pay is now compared to 2019(the pandemic doesn't count,everyone on the road made money).All driving jobs for that matter.

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

Would any of these anchors trust Biden with their car keys ? Honestly?

[@scottgriz]

Would you trust Trump with yours? Has he ever even driven a car!

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

@@scottgriz can Biden spell car ?

[@nv0us]

Umm uherrr rruh C uhhh errrrm waaa A wuhh ... Anyway...

[@unitedstateser243]

Trump's pick for VP should be his successor. Not just a yes man. He should pick this guy. He can be his prime minister, and the next president after Trump.

[@sarahwang9068]

JD Vance is good, but he is too green. He has less experience than Rubio in Senate.

[@lindaminton]

Biden was pathetic, as per usual.

[@prattyv9208]

i am just gonna leave a like out of respect for the senator but that last anchor should be fired immediately. People like her is what is wrong with this country.

[@Dragonfly657]

Russia is parked 90 miles off the coast of Florida 3 warships and a nuclear submarine. Thank you Joe 😢

[@michaelmacdonald6025]

Sen. Rubio always seems thoroughly prepared to deal with these people's antagonistic questions.

[@ymax9915]

I noticed the senator, Marco, is very smart talking to the media.

[@Kingdonomics]

Wise politician.

[@suebigsby3722]

Wise man.

[@YvonneWWG]

VP #1

[@grannygrunt5211]

This is why I don't watch CBS.... They're always spinning everything in the democrats favor...

[@discovery781]

I never realized how big Rubios ears are

[@SRH420ful]

you tried so hard to trip him up it was obvious and shameful

[@pdg61met]

Trump spoke for all of the world when he said "I didn't even understand what Joe just said at the end of his sentence". LOL

[@WorkingHard2-hz7ii]

I have the right to my opinion without having to be punished. I harmed no one by stating my opinion regarding human cruelty.

[@chadwhite6302]

I love how the reporter asks what is black jobs and Marco lists some good jobs. The reporter says oh so they are low waging jobs, not realizing the jobs Marco listed average about $40-60 an hour in wages. However, immigrants will do that job for $200 for a 10-12.

[@DaRthHueS369]

The guy that edited this clip to post had an external microphone active. I watched the live broadcast. There was no clipping or anyone coughing. 🖖🏻

[@876junk]

What are “black jobs”?

[@georgedixon9863]

you and your 10 screen names seem obsessed with race

[@lamboman2]

Rubio is getting more solid all the time.

[@PaulLong-fl9yv]

All I can say is Don’t get Trumped-Up!

[@jacquelineopinionchannel.1280]

Trump never talked about his policy going forward or what he plans to do about our issue.

[@MrOrozcoandres]

Rubio is a smart man.

[@Strollmanx]

Marco Rubio is my preference as a VP. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@richrumbaugh7235]

Well STATED !!! I bet CBS Didn't what Him to Tell the TRUTH !!!

[@barrykarpowich731]

THANK YOU SIR, THANK YOU FOR HONEST ANSWERS YOUR A GENTLEMAN 😊

[@jackryan1809]

here we go with CBS pushing Marco lol.

[@YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi]

Rubio masterfully put that race baiting mischaracterisation from the interviewer to bed.

[@followyourbliss973]

Thank you Sen. Rubio for explaining the real issues so clearly.

[@tiffanygordon7487]

So he basically said “black jobs” are construction workers. So as an engineer, what job is that?

[@philipthompson9717]

It's obvious Marco Rubio's never heard of Grover Cleveland

[@goldencoyote8644]

Grover Cleveland never debated live on TV. He was referring to this being the first live debate between a current and former president.

[@yas2733]

Rubio handled himself quite well there and the reporters sounded like fools.

[@georgeeiland1579]

here is an anchor whom continues to protect biden and try to put trump down, never stop

[@matthewday7783]

He did great even fielding that obvious race baiting question. I love when reporters feign ignorance in order to setup the guest. So dishonest. She knew exactly what he meant.

[@user-hg9fl5tm9x]

Marco you really make good point on what is going on the country and those politicians who they said don't want trump the reason is because those liberals on the media are biased

[@mikehawk4714]

Gee, CBS loves the guy who can't even think on his own.

[@grayclouds1140]

It seems their spin on Biden's debate nose dive is not just hilarious but scary.

[@nancy6487]

I normally don’t watch listen to democrats-mouth pieces … but I was curious today - first thank you for having Mr. Rubio on - your ratings may improve by having “ the enemy” on your show and for allowing him to finish his thoughts … you all must be getting some real instructions/ mentoring in how to change your typical styles. Kudos for Mr. Rubio for not losing it n your incredibly transparent biased questioning of him. When will you all wake up and see that not all Trump supporters are white racists … but just normal educated people who want trumps policies !!!! And don’t want LGBTQ in elementary PUBLUC SCOOLS

[@pamelalange8569]

Did she just say Mike Pence? Lol. Please don’t threaten us with that cowardly sell out

[@richardsmith8590]

Politics is not a sport or hobby. It ruins lives.

[@aurelienanakeu1405]

You finally got your guy without the mask of teleprompters: sleepy Crooked mumbling stumbling Joe Briben 😂😂😂

[@redenvy649]

Marco Rubio is very mature and more articulated than he was in 2016...

[@JAXIE500]

outstanding Senator Rubio!!!

[@TomsMoonpie-hs9rk]

RFK JR. / Shanahan for President 2024🇺🇸

[@bigbad9583]

The last reporter who asked the black job question is slime.

[@danielbarrios1653]

Those people are just talking crap about because they know they are going to lose their job's, they don't care about nothing but themselves

[@kathleenmathis3044]

You can be sure I will stay away from CBS. Good work Senator Rubio.

[@marquettamiller608]

Great job Mr. Rubio!

[@markanfinson5148]

Mike pence wasn't worthy of the vice presidency the first time failure as a governor in Indiana

[@williedelarosa7771]

Now we know why CBS is called Cee the BS.

[@nancyd1432]

Marco Rubio is a stand up step up representative for our country.

[@TheLakersFan4Lyfe]

If Trump wants to solidify his win in November, he would be wise to pick Rubio as VP.

[@dorisbrown5528]

Marco Rubio made wonderful points and he remains calm. He shows respects for all members.

[@PaleTyper]

Hmm .. Not a bad interview for Rubio on CBS. Even CNN did a good job with the debate. You're okay to watch when you guys chill out a bit. It's a trend you should stick with.

[@rjnuzzi1648]

That simple, that direct... thank you Marco

[@teresamicka6739]

Very impressed with Rubio- he’s too smart for the gotcha questions

[@carlmay3396]

Marco destroyed those so called reporters lol

[@richardsmith8590]

I'm trying to race bait here!!! LOL