Sen. Marco Rubio reacts to CNN presidential debate

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida joins CNN’s Erin Burnett to discuss the CNN presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
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[@meltedmarshdaddy]

CNN trying SO hard to do damage control and they KEEP failing 😂😂😂

[@mrearlygold]

That's because they are dishonest and sleazy

[@LibertyMason-01001]

Damage control to what?

[@edwinmalachy]

Unbelievable CNN employee tries to pin COVID on Trump. Shaking my darn head

[@LeriO2024]

Didn’t Trump call it a democrat hoax? A virus like the flu? Mario, get with the program! His advisor, Navarro, told him in January that it was a bad virus and Trump ignored it. He also threw away the Playbook, which delineated what to do in case of an emergency.. yes, a biological war… we don’t really know where COVID started.

[@sylviagarcia4810]

Trump DID NOT CREATE COVID. Senator MARCO RUBIO ‘S response to this pushy CNN anchor Burnett is ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!✅✅✅✅😀😀😃😃

[@ranndino]

The irony is that it's exactly the same as Republicans putting the blame for the war in Ukraine on Biden.

[@jreese8284]

Rubio handled the questions well; respectful, firm; good job!

[@sergiodangelo3175]

I love him

[@sergiodangelo3175]

Rubio

[@sergiodangelo3175]

Rubio

[@marymagdalene3004]

His mind is very sharp.

[@DJ_MARIANO]

Dude got the message hes gonna be VP

[@josephcivitano4290]

She wasn't expecting Rubio to be able to answer in detail.

[@jebbush2964]

This Senator Marco Rubio is highly intelligent, he should be at least VP. He is soft spoken, eloquent and smart, and he knows how to answer questions in a diplomatic way.

[@mysticwatersoo]

Yeah but he has small hands

[@LoopHoleLeeRoy]

@@mysticwatersoonever had the makings of a varsity vice president.

[@waltschoenly3326]

Although President Biden dropped the ball tonight, he has tens of millions who would still vote for him. That is the problem.

[@MrSmithGuy]

He dropped the ball, staggered forward, reached down with both hands to get it, kicked it away from himself, staggered after it again, trod in it, his leg shot out backwards and he came down on his face, knocking his teeth out.

[@curtd2741]

So the question to be asked: would they vote for Biden, or just NOT vote for Trump? The Dems are struggling with that question now.

[@malcolmhayward4431]

Just stubborn voters

[@av1vit]

and that is the question, WHY???

[@crk140]

40% of this country would vote for the devil if he was a democrat

[@daniellouw1]

Marco Rubio, hats off. This was an excellent interview. You have answered the questions exceptionally.

[@janmoore6110]

Sharp!

[@paulg2541]

Biden is toast

[@fredjones1238]

what jam does he want on his toast

[@charleslavoie5402]

9 year old jelly?

[@thegioiep1627]

@@charleslavoie5402😂

[@matthewgeddis8870]

Burnt Toast 😊

[@jumbome7420]

lol Biden was completely lost most of the time with a total brain freeze

[@Economics-rq5xq]

Marco Rubio would be an extraordinary VP choice. Superb mind, and will bring a great portion of Latin voters and much more!

[@SuperThunder911]

Marco knows what he’s talking about period,enough said.

[@Tarapatil2023]

Rubio is well spoken, very articulate.

[@ch9041]

He'd be a great choice. I'd love to see him debate Harris. It would be hilarious

[@meltedmarshdaddy]

Trump/Rubio sounds good. However, I'm still hoping for Trump/Ramaswamy 2024!

[@cami5054]

Woman candidate (Gabbard or Huckabee Sanders)or Young & Smart candidate (Ramaswamy)or skilled likable politician like Rubio ?

[@Larry-gn1xj]

Sounds good to me!

[@unitedstateser243]

So all the Dems behind the scenes know Biden is done? She just volunteered that it could be the last debate.

[@fallancompton5510]

They should be appalled that they have been saying everything is fine for the last 4 years. For them to wait till now and say, “maybe Biden isn’t in the best condition, and things aren’t looking good” now is a joke. They’ve known the whole time this was wrong.

[@oscartravasso124]

CNN trying hard to bring my man Trump down. Woman the whole world was suffering from Covid not just US. 😂

[@claybounds6766]

Rubio is great

[@ginolorenzo9851]

It was a disgrace the whole world saw our weak and pathetic president

[@MrTulipvang]

We will vote for THE POLITICAL PRISONER, but please protect our BALLOTS and the Election Integrity. The Ballot Counters are more important than The Ballot Voters. Bye Biden Bye.

[@bryanx590]

Russian bot.

[@a.b.317]

@@bryanx590Russia stooge

[@SaltySlav]

@@bryanx590😂 dream on cupcake

[@okorochukwunonso2563]

NEVER

[@RealJackHQ]

“The ballot counters are more important than the ballot voters.” They are both important, but the people are the most important, so what are you driving at here?

[@CooLikeThat]

Trump literally tried to quarantine an entire cruise ship to curb the spread of COVID.

[@thefub101]

Little little boy

[@JamesLizama.actual]

I cant believe CNN is being very mutal and calling it how they see it. Im shocked they also saw the debate the rest of the country saw the debate.

[@bloodaxe3578]

They don't have a choice.

[@a.b.317]

They’re gonna oust Biden

[@adamimberti6948]

You shouldn't believe it. Their apprehension about Biden may be true but their motives are not. They wouldn't switch on a dime like this without being told to.

[@christophercottrell8227]

They can’t. Biden won the Primaries. He was voted in, or do Democrats not believe in democracy?

[@CaptainFantastic222]

Liberal media are not cucks like the right wings media

[@scgamerd]

😂 the emperor has no clothes. CNN is in full damage control mode!

[@crk140]

The emperor has no brain either

[@phrog849]

"you okay with that? he shrugged" LMAO

[@emmacompton8501]

If I had to give my car keys to one of two grandpas to drive my vehicle, I know which one it would be.if you watched the presidential debate, you should ask yourself who do you want to drive your car?

[@AZGATOR2002]

The founding fathers have a solution for Joe Biden.

[@babyblutube-s5j]

“Does that give you pause “ I can’t stand the way everyone talks in trendy phrases these days. Moving forward, leaning in, and at the end of the day everything is iconic.

[@anti-rioter-15]

The results. It was a landslide for Trump. Revenge tour 2024, let’s gooooooo! 😂

[@vio2112]

You don't run for President for revenge. You are anti-American.

[@PoliticsinShorts91]

Biden will not be the nominee for sure. They know it. With other candidate, it will be harder, I think.

[@netanya462]

WE WERE BETTER OFF WITH TRUMP THAN WE ARE WITH BIDEN.

[@williambishop4508]

Why do I get the impression that Senator Rubio is really annoyed by this interview?

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

Because she’s annoying as a 16 year old teenaged girl and about as informed as one.

[@KaceyBakerFilms]

I like this guys temperament and charm. I’m also a fan of how CNN are covering post debate coverage.

[@gilfernando7623]

If you are American and smart, you should not look at any other aspect the country is going through but the economy. Money in your pocket , being able to pay your rent/morgage, buy food, save some money and have a job! this is the issue in Biden Administration. Regular Americans are having a hard time with high prices for food, housing, jobs etc.. We did not have these issues under Trump, this is why Biden needs to go. Simple as that.

[@vinodmadan4721]

Panic alert 🚑🚨🚨

[@mirandablinzler7286]

Omg he shrugged 😱😱🤣🤣 they got to be kidding me 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@cald1421]

Damn so VP will be Rubio. Burgum would be a mistake he’s a no name and not the future

[@michellecampbell7540]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE ABOUT BURGUM!!! A no-name, too old and frankly too provincial....👍🇺🇸🥊🗳🥊🇺🇸👍

[@Dude-i8l]

This was another Milli Vanilli singer lip-sync scandal. 🤣 Joe was left with no help and got lost trying to find his nurse Momy Jill. 😂😂🤣🤣

[@445banana]

I like Marco Rubio, who is a very sharp person.

[@michaelplank8966]

No let him run

[@mrrandom1265]

Can't wait to watch the next Mark Dice video about Biden 😂

[@HarryDaniels-lf2tw]

I would just like to thank CNN for something I thought I would never see which seemed to be quite a very fair and impartial debate much love from England god bless you all

[@fides249]

The moderators had to be fair because some CNN insiders said that they were told (or warned?) by their new CEO boss to leave their political biases out during the debate.

[@jcg5541]

Obviously democratic leaning media: almost no discussion of the debate failure of President Biden, which is the main issue of a post debate discussion.

[@141jm]

Hurry up and pick Byron Donald’s

[@Durin_Son]

Im rooting for Rubio as VP

[@karenchamps9087]

Because Rubio is a FL resident, he can’t be VP. Otherwise, Florida’s delegates would not count.

[@patricianorman209]

Appreciate Sen Rubio articulating his answers accurately. Thank U, Sir!

[@samanthasamaniego3995]

Marco Rubio for VP 🇺🇸

[@Fairly_Epic]

Gotta give credit to CNN for running a fair and honest debate, which I really didn't expect. The mods did a good job in asking tough questions to both candidates, and the structure of the debate was great.

[@cvcfoundation8413]

They only did so not because they’re nice but the dems already have someone in place. Vivek called it months ago.

[@michellecampbell7540]

They were told by the CEO of CNN to alter their approach or else!!! 👍🇺🇸🥊🗳🥊🇺🇸👍

[@albertturner1039]

A civil interview with respect between both. Feels like 1960!

[@Drew.1968]

Wow, first time I've seen her actually do her job in a long time.

[@Larry-gn1xj]

Chicken Noodle Network for the left wing.

[@frankalderete29]

Spineless marco rubio.

[@bittnerbs]

“Even with COVID?” 🤣🤣🤣 She’s so scared and grasping at straws!

[@J.h.Masdiaz]

If Europe doesn’t pay why stay!

[@ernestosaldana4194]

WE NEED MORE CANDIDATES

[@sladeoriginal]

From 2016-2020 my electric rates didnt raise once, gas was always below $2, my retirement account was growing 10% per year, groceries for 2 adults was $250 per month. Now my electric rates are 50% higher, gas is always above $3, retirement account has only grown 5% in 4 years, and groceries for 2 adults is $400 per month.

[@MrHeretic187]

That's the big thing for me too, I can't afford another for years of this.

[@ChrisoulaLakkas]

Stay patient. The best things happen unexpectedly.

[@OlBlow-qv6oz]

Marco is Gold.

[@Packrat1947]

Marco. Please talk slower. Some of your message is gibberish.

[@johnbell1859]

CNN won’t like this guy telling the truth. 🇬🇧

[@MVN9]

Sen Marco Rubio Rocks!!!!

[@ianmangham4570]

Absolutely hilarious 😅

[@kevinPat6754]

This is scary never seen any president this lost

[@TonyaPerry]

I hope he is picked for VP. That would solidify my vote 👍 - independent

[@masoncampbellsoup2613]

“The shrug” this shits a joke

[@kmak8509]

This guy is very smart i admire his reasoning

[@frankrafie908]

Bravo Senator Marco Rubio! 👏👏👏

[@Memini_me_1984]

Rubio’s comments about US transport planes transporting French troops to Africa is interesting. Would it not make more sense for Western European nations pay the US an annual “subscription” to use US military facilities (like troops transport planes)? Surely this is better than simply replicating American logical infrastructure? This would allow the US to focus on logistics & Europe to focus on fighting elements.

[@LoopHoleLeeRoy]

Rubio has really grown on me. I think he’d be a cool VP.

[@FredLord-sp4ym]

Mr. Trump never accepted a paycheck either while he was President.

[@kentjones6813]

Erin you are on the WRONG side of the next 5 years.

[@gragolawncarepatrick7058]

Love Rubio!

[@henley1592]

Rubio should be VP

[@exennium]

#25th Amendment, #ElderAbuse prosecute Dr. Jill

[@paulsummers2640]

Where was Marco's bottle of water?

[@Dave-ji1yp]

JILL BIDEN AND FAMILY NEED TO STEP IN AND STOP THIS NIGHTMARE!...A VERY SAD DAY FOR AMERICA 🇺🇸...SMH.

[@All-By-Myself]

A sad day for cnn 😂😂

[@stephbach3036]

TRUMP/ MTG-2024-USA-MAGA🇺🇸

[@Joetrump-se7uq]

Thank you covid 19 for economic stimulus

[@FlyingNazgul-wm1dv]

Marco Rubio is quick with the responses while being calm and rational

[@janmoore6110]

He is awesome!

[@bruceh4180]

Didn't Trump keep calling him Little Marco?

[@JeffreySmith-if6ey]

Rubio would be an excellent VP, Secretary of State or cabinet member.

[@RafaelSale]

He's the best politician the Republicans have in the White House.

[@billshun3963]

@@JeffreySmith-if6eyhis senate seat is by far more important.

[@unitedstateser243]

We never have debates this early. The Dems are going to dump Biden.

[@UnarmedP0wer]

The 2016 debate was mid September and 2020 debate was at end of September. Interesting...

[@xavierb9061]

Great point, they gave biden a chance. He failed

[@frenchonion4595]

That's a very good observation. They are acting stupid on this but this is designed to ax Biden. Next question is who is the next candidate going to be because they don't like Kennedy at 3rd place and Hillary is still very much disliked. Newsome seems like he's content with being California governor till his terms up.

[@schmeesmclaren1570]

This is such a 6 handicap I feel bad. Dem's can you at least vote for RFK to replace so Trump can have some competition? This was the death of the whole blue party.

[@johnsolberg5611]

They felt the results of their mistake voting for him last time and have dumped the democrats all together 😊

[@paulcontreras3264]

Did CNN just blame Trump for COVID? OMG! Smh.

[@nadiainthesky]

For his piss poor handling of COVID

[@Phil_Leotardo]

​@@nadiaintheskylike stimulus checks?

[@jeremysumrall2526]

​@nadiainthesky or paycheck protection? Or operation warp speed? Or banning travel from China? Or doing more testing than any other country? Yeah. Terrible

[@nrdify]

His handling of COVID was a complete disaster. I don't think Trump would have lost in 2020 if it wasn't for COVID.

[@migueloliveras7307]

Could you have done any better​@@nadiainthesky

[@Kenjie5103]

Biden nailed this debate, oldman single-handedly built his own coffin 😂

[@Lifewithemerson323]

lol 😂 democrats about to have nightmares tonight

[@mariomario1462]

Ah yes president for 3 years and conspiracies around drugs but now all of a sudden he's dead 😂

[@eduardoneil1065]

CNN is a Trump suck up, Traitors helping TRUMP win.

[@moonkey537]

I would vote for a rock before voting for Trump

[@berad3574]

If he doesn’t step down they will Epstein him

[@itsDarkDream]

Trying to use COVID against trump is like trying to blame Biden for global warming. Who hires these news anchors... 😂

[@The11061984]

Trump did not start covid, that a child can tell you. But he persuaded many not to wear a mask or practised social distancing and he continued his huge crowd rallies. Some have calculated that more than 30,000 died as a direct or indirect result of these rallies. Trump himself was a serious covid victim. At the time, unvaccinated victims had a 30% chance of long term mental impairment. We see the result of that every time he appears on tv.

[@MyPrintOnDemandJourney]

@@The11061984more people died from COVID under Biden.

[@elizabethstanley7137]

​@The11061984 Thank God we had Trump to mobilize the private sector to produce ventilators therapeutics and the medical miracle.

[@marymagdalene3004]

They will do anything to soil Trump. Even making such a statement as she did!

[@jamesscott3230]

@@The11061984lmfao! A paper mask that didn’t stop a common cold was your answer. Try reading the box the stupid mask comes in!

[@jnwoodard8764]

I’ll give credit where credit is due. CNN did a damn good job with the debate. It was fairer, and more coherent than any of the past two elections.

[@jw-mr7xz]

But already back to old self,I would like proof of 30 lies,same with 30 charges, made up

[@marymagdalene3004]

Now we know why. The objective was to show Biden as he actually is (except for all the hairpieces and rubber-mask facial make-up, so they could justify replacing him. IMO.

[@albertumarupessima9455]

Yeah, because they wanted to expose Biden.

[@fides249]

The moderators had to be fair because some CNN insiders said that they were told (or warned?) by their new CEO boss to leave their political biases out during the debate.

[@fides249]

The moderators had to be fair because some CNN insiders said that they were told (or warned?) by their new CEO boss to leave their political biases out during the debate.

[@jackieonate3439]

Rubio will be a perfect fit because he can reach the Spanish vote.

[@SergioBehar]

Trump already has the Latino vote 100% , especially Christian Latinos ❤

[@memozamora6983]

Not mine!

[@dianethoroughman9541]

And now we JD Vance is the pick.

[@jimmyphan2347]

The lady was trying to blame Trump for covid 😂.

[@nrdify]

His response to COVID was an absolute disaster. Do you think that Trump would have lost in 2020 if it wasn't for COVID?

[@nrdify]

@williamweaver8621 Great comeback... you are a clown buddy.

[@LordBattleSmurf]

@@nrdify Trump handled Covid great. The media just lied and spun it. Also Obama is the o e who gave Dr. Fauci tens of millions of dollars to send to China in order to create it in 2014. Covid was intentionally spreadto steal the election from Trump with mass mail in ballots and blaming him

[@Smiley0725]

Imagine the desperation!

[@jorgeconde5956]

​They'll blame him for Biden having dementia. 😅

[@vern3466]

Who is running the country right now . Its sure not Biden.

[@JohnnyBreemo]

Its o'bummer 3rd term and he's trying to steal a 4th.

[@seeharvester]

Was she trying to blame Trump for Covid?

[@rarirover44]

😂😂 exactly lol

[@ChristopherJones-lt3le]

He was responsible for the response to the Covid outbreak. She didn’t say he created it 😑

[@laurenpillay6364]

He mishandled the COVID response, bottom line. This resulted in the highest deathrate in the world.

[@ellewoods9396]

Those so-called deaths occurred under Biden. You dems lie so much. These are easily verified facts. ​@@laurenpillay6364

[@onetime138]

@@laurenpillay6364 how does it feel to be a clown? Trump started locking stuff down while Nancy was saying “Come on down to China Town” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Etom.]

Holy shit it was never this bad for Hillary. It's Joever

[@ruthduncan866]

Oh😮

[@karld4737]

Joever Byeden

[@Francis21617]

It’s JOEOVER!!

[@davebaker5913]

Thank you for the truth Rubio

[@jefflester4131]

They are still trying to cover.......IT IS OVER!

[@daviddoan8937]

USA, will be Great, Strong, Safe , lower inflation, vote for TRUMP, 2024.

[@sloshulu760]

Exactly Trump had nothing to do with Covid coming out. It would’ve been hard for anyone to handle, especially Biden ha ha ha.

[@nrdify]

Wrong, Trump's handling of COVID was a complete disaster and that's a big reason why he lost the 2020 election.

[@michelleschoenfelder7150]

Ive never been so broke since Biden

[@victorufondu2988]

Were you broke under Trump?

[@Buckseed]

You MAGAts forgot to bootstrap! 😂

[@seeharvester]

Me too. Just the increase in fuel prices is ruining my retirement. I can't afford to travel the country like I had hoped to. Don't get me started on groceries and healthcare.

[@Shawnfurbyworld]

Nobody's fault but yours.............

[@agentjackbauer88]

The country has been so divisive since Trump. Yeah, you're broke, socially and mentally.

[@shawnt5205]

When CNN is talking badly about a democrat you know hes toast.

[@SamS-ch6vj]

CNN is a joke. They are not journalism but rather pro Democrat propaganda. Everyone knows this

[@NevadaSoxfan]

"Hey Joe you're making my 4th term re-election chances look really bad, i need you to step down"...Barack Obama

[@garettb7800]

BIDEN IS DONE

[@monkeyattackedmyass5435]

Trump's numbers will be so high the democrat's efforts to steal the election again won't even matter. Too big to rig. 4 more years for Trump. 👍🏼

[@arturoalmazan5262]

nope

[@rexmoal4472]

Brother how could u possibly have hope for him

[@monkeyattackedmyass5435]

@@rexmoal4472 He's counting on election fraud again. Trump's only opponent. 👍🏼

[@schmeesmclaren1570]

@@arturoalmazan5262 This is such a 6 handicap I feel bad. Dem's can you at least vote for RFK to replace so Trump can have some competition? This was the death of the whole blue party.

[@bludika]

i like marco rubio as the VP. He's still young, and he's got fire

[@Leftcrowproductions]

agreed!

[@armingleiner5292]

Me too. Also I think he would be great for 2028 and 2032 as president. Republicans need to look ahead!

[@lampsbright8062]

Agreed ❤!

[@leech3233]

Only problem is the president and vp can't be from the same state, both trump and Rubio are from Florida

[@ダニエル-x5d]

@@leech3233 The Supreme Court has ruled that all Rubio has to do is temporarily move. Dick Cheney did this in 2000 since both he and Bush were from Texas.

[@thedoctoroa7515]

All of sudden people “woke up” and see what has been happening!!

[@mhxxd4]

Better later than never

[@kathybenton2680]

Some of us saw this 4 years ago... The media tried their best to bury it under the rug. There's only so much that doctors can do for dementia patients. The nursing homes are full of dementia patients who can't function without complete care. There's no medicine out there to fix that.

[@elizabethstanley7137]

The first clue was him campaigning by hiding in the basement. The second clue was rare interviews and press conferences.

[@tgriffin3059]

The thought of Rubio debating Kamala....he'd dismantle her so easily, it would probably backfire and inspire pity for her...But it would be worth the while, so that America could see the real version vs the cheap liberal imitation...

[@billworden6642]

Marco Rubio is probably the most knowledgeable and articulate person in Washington. He is also one of the few who doesn't let the press make drive-by comments without addressing them. He is just as capable on Spanish television as on the establishment channels. Trump isn't always the best person at explaining his policies even though they are the reason for the peace and prosperity of his first term in office. Rubio would be a great vp for that reason along with his understanding of how to get policy through Washington. The residency issue would have to be addressed, probably by having Trump's residency moved to New Jersey.

[@tgriffin3059]

@@billworden6642 Well said. Trump is great at speaking to people who already agree with him, but Rubio is in another class as a communicator.

[@FritsKist]

@@tgriffin3059 Stupidity is very persistent; facts don't matter optics do.

[@vt5904]

I’m all for him to be VP

[@tgriffin3059]

@@vt5904 Yeah, I'd love that....then hopefully that leads to 8 years as president. Just so long as we keep DeSantis in Florida and Cruz in Texas...we can't afford to lose those men(although I wouldn't mind seeing Cruz eventually wind up on the Supreme Court)....

[@kennethrobinson7647]

CNN wanted a 2 horse and that’s what they got. They excluded RFK and gave us the clown show we now have. Congratulations CNN!

[@zettour.]

Nah, RFK vs. Trump would've turned into 2016. 2020 was a clown show. 2024... this was a funeral.

[@SourDoughBill]

For clowns, see Kennedy and a mirror.

[@marymagdalene3004]

RFK did not qualify due to his low numbers, so let's not go making statements that sound like it was for another reason that he did not make it to the debate.

[@kennethrobinson7647]

@@marymagdalene3004 doesn't matter if he didn't make it on stage, he will be on everyone's ballot