Rick Maese on Sec. Rubio’s Game Flights: There’s a Cost and Taxpayers Are Bearing the Brunt of That

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MEASE: "Yeah, we spoke with several people from past administrations, and obviously, we hear about transportation issues involving cabinet officials, you know, every every couple of years. So, you know, there’s a lot of scrutiny on this kind of travel. But we heard that, you know, when when Anthony Blinken was in office, he did far less travel, you know, only a couple times a year. And, you know, it’s kind of unusual to have a secretary of state who has a son, you know, not just in college, but, you know, playing college football. And Marco Rubio has made it clear it is a priority for him to go be there for his son, support his son and attend these games. He is making no apologies about it. And, you know, we talked to watchdog groups and they seem to understand. They don’t expect someone to assume these positions and, you know, decide they’re not going to be there for their family. They’re just there’s just a cost to it. And the taxpayer ends up bearing the brunt of that."