Who Is Marco Rubio’s Wife? What To Know As Confirmation Hearing Starts [Video]

Republican Florida Senator Marco Rubio will face hours of questioning Wednesday as his colleagues vet him for the role of Secretary of State in President-elect Donald Trump’s new cabinet.

At Tuesday’s hearing for Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, senators grilled him on his personal life, including his marital history—an unusual move for what is essentially a job interview.

With seemingly increased scrutiny of candidates this year, Rubio’s family, including his wife Jeanette Rubio, could also be brought up at his hearing.

Why It Matters

Marco Rubio is one of the most prominent Latinos in U.S. politics today and would be the first Latino Secretary of State if appointed. Despite some differences between himself and Trump over the years, the pair have found common ground in the past year.

What To Know

On his website, Rubio places an emphasis on his family, saying that he feels there is no greater job than being a father. He lost his own father two months before being …