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Marco Rubio, a potential Republican presidential candidate for 2028, has made numerous trips to Florida Gators games since becoming Secretary of State in January 2025. He has taken 23 trips to Gainesville, with 15 classified as personal by the State Department, costing $1.2 million in total. Former officials noted that his travel frequency exceeds that of his predecessors. Federal regulations require officials to reimburse the government for personal travel, but Rubio has not disclosed the amount repaid. He defends his trips as important for personal and family reasons, especially since his son plays for the Gators, albeit minimally. Rubio, a long-time fan of the team, even took G20 counterparts to a game during a recent summit.