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Trump Appoints Rubio to Lead U.S. World Expo 2035 Bid

1/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on January 27, 2026 that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the U.S. bid for World Expo 2035.
Rubio's duties include overseeing the transition in Venezuela after a recent U.S. operation.
The United States last hosted the World Expo in 1984.
Saudi Arabia won the bid for the 2030 Expo, a victory for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on January 27, 2026 that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the U.S. bid for World Expo 2035.
Rubio's duties include overseeing the transition in Venezuela after a recent U.S. operation.
The United States last hosted the World Expo in 1984.
Saudi Arabia won the bid for the 2030 Expo, a victory for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.