Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed a desire to spend a weekend watching college football during an interview on Fox News's 'My View with Lara Trump' on August 2, 2026. He mentioned, 'I’d love to sit down and watch every college football game, starting at noon Eastern until when the West Coast games end at 2:00 a.m our time Eastern.' Rubio acknowledged the difficulty of finding time for such an activity due to his responsibilities.
The interview also covered various aspects of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, including relations with Cuba, China, Iran, Russia, and Venezuela, before transitioning to more personal topics such as family life and work-life balance.
Rubio commented on a viral White House photograph that became a meme, initially expressing his dislike for the image but later finding humor in it. He stated, 'When it first came out, I hated that picture... It turned into this other thing, and it was fine, and it’s funny.' He also noted that White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino created a display of the memes.
Reflecting on his public service career, Rubio remarked on how his views have changed over the years, stating, 'I’m a different person at 55 than I was at 25.' He emphasized that while experiences shape perspectives, core principles remain constant.