Miami Trump announces bid for major world event, appoints Rubio as chair Secretary of State Marco Rubio was tasked with advancing 'exciting opportunity' in the bid for the World Expo 2035 By Olivia Palombo Fox News Published January 22, 2026 4:50pm EST Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google Gesture Like 👍 ❤️ 4 WATCH LIVE: Trump reaches "framework" for Greenland deal; pauses European tariffsVideo WATCH LIVE: Trump reaches "framework" for Greenland deal; pauses European tariffs Peter Doocy reports on the White House's new Arctic security push with NATO to counter Russia and China. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has yet another hat to wear and new title under his belt. President Donald Trump announced the United States’ intention to bid for the World Expo 2035 event in a post on social media. TRUMP ANNOUNCES 'FIFA PASS' VISA SYSTEM FOR MILLIONS OF WORLD CUP FANS HEADING TO AMERICA IN 2026 "The great state of Florida has expressed strong interest in hosting the Expo in Miami, which I fully support," said Trump in a Truth Social post. "Miami Expo 2035 can be the next big milestone in our new Golden Age of America." Trump appointed Rubio to chair the coordinating efforts and "advance this exciting opportunity," according to the post made on Thursday, Jan. 22. "I am appointing Miami native Secretary of State Marco Rubio to [c]hair the efforts of coordinating and advancing this exciting opportunity to convene the world," wrote Trump in the post. Rubio agreed with Trump in an X post, stating he was "honored" to be appointed. "The event is an incredible stage to showcase our nation’s Golden Age and American exceptionalism before the world," wrote Rubio in the post. "There is nothing quite like Miami hospitality and it would be a privilege to bring the World Expo back to the U.S. for the first time since 1962." President Donald Trump laughs as Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on during a White House meeting with energy industry executives. President Donald Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to chair the World Expo 2035, following the U.S.'s intention to bid to host the event. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images) The World Expos, known as International Registered Exhibitions, are a gathering of nations intended to, "[find] solutions to pressing challenges of our time," according to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The event offers "engaging and immersive activities" under one universal theme, according to the organization’s website. Trump also touted the opportunity would create more jobs in the country and stimulate economic growth. STATE DEPARTMENT LISTS MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS IN ADDITION TO WORLD CUP, OLYMPICS EXEMPT FROM TRUMP'S VISA BAN "In my [f]irst [t]erm as President, I fought hard to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 LA Summer Olympics to the [U.S.]," Trump continued. "I now have the [h]onor of hosting as the 47th President, plus America250, G20 Doral and the G7." The most recent World Expo event took place in Osaka Kansai, Japan in 2025. The event, which was held from April 13 to Oct. 13, welcomed more than 29 million visitors, according to BIE. Marco Rubio walks into the East Room of the White House ahead of a meeting with energy industry leaders. Trump stated that Rubio, a Miami-native, would be responsible for "coordinating and advancing this exciting opportunity," according to a statement on Truth Social. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) The theme was "Designing Future Society for Our Lives" and provided the opportunity for attendees to come together in a physical place to explore the theme of "life," according to the information page. This was the first post-pandemic World Expo event.

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