New ‘CBS Evening News’ anchor ends broadcast with ‘salute’ to Rubio
Tony Dokoupil closed CBS Evening News with AI memes highlighting Marco Rubio's expanded roles amid U.S. operations in Venezuela, with one meme viewed over 1.4 million times.
- Tony Dokoupil anchored 'CBS Evening News' from Doral, Florida, and highlighted Marco Rubio's roles within the administration during the segment.
- The broadcast concluded with a 'salute' to Marco Rubio, showcasing humorous AI memes of him in various fictional positions.
- The White House shared the broadcast on social media, posting, 'WE LOVE @SecRubio! Marco Rubio, we salute you, you are the ultimate Florida man.'
- Dokoupil noted that Marco Rubio is the administration's 'point man' on Venezuela, emphasizing his influence.
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