Rubio comments on Hegseth's preference for cats during podcast
The Hill · August 12, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned during a podcast with Katie Miller that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is a 'cat guy.' Rubio also discussed his own pets with his wife, noting that one of their dogs is very intelligent.
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This story highlights the personal interests of public officials, which can influence their public persona.
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