Operational Updates

State Department: Secretary Rubio Traveling to Italy with Vice President Vance, Feb. 4–7, 2026

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Key takeaways

  • The Office of the Spokesperson published the public schedule on February 6, 2026.
  • The release states: "THE DAILY PUBLIC SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE."
  • Secretary Marco Rubio is traveling with Vice President Vance to Italy from February 4–7, 2026.
  • No additional itinerary details or specific meetings for February 7 are provided in this release.

Follow Up Questions

Who is Vice President Vance?Expand

Vice President JD Vance — J.D. (JD) Vance is the Vice President of the United States, a former U.S. senator from Ohio and the administration’s second‑ranking official (50th Vice President); his official biography is on the White House site and he is frequently identified in major news outlets as the U.S. Vice President.

What specific events or meetings are scheduled for February 7 for Secretary Rubio and Vice President Vance in Italy?Expand

The State Department’s Public Schedule for Feb. 7 gives no specific events or meetings for Secretary Rubio or Vice President Vance; the release only states they are traveling to Italy Feb. 4–7. (News reporting shows they participated in Olympic events and met Italy’s prime minister on Feb. 5–6, but the Feb. 7 schedule is not specified in the State Department release.)

Where in Italy will they travel (which cities or venues)?Expand

The State Department release lists only “Italy” (no cities/venues). Independent reporting places them in Milan for Milano‑Cortina 2026 events — arrivals at Malpensa Airport and appearances at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena and the San Siro stadium — and a reported meeting with Italy’s prime minister in Milan.

Which U.S. departments or agencies are accompanying or coordinating this travel?Expand

The State Department release does not list which U.S. departments or agencies accompanied/coordinated the trip. Public reporting shows the trip involved the Vice President’s office and the State Department (Office of the Spokesperson published the schedule) and mentions U.S. diplomatic staff (e.g., the U.S. ambassador greeted Vance); reporting also notes the presence of U.S. security/diplomatic personnel (news stories reference ICE analysts in the Games’ security context).

What is the purpose or agenda of this Italy trip?Expand

The State Department public schedule gives no trip purpose or detailed agenda beyond saying Secretary Rubio joins Vice President Vance on travel to Italy (Feb. 4–7). Independent reporting indicates the visit combined Olympic‑related U.S. delegation duties (attending Milano‑Cortina 2026 events) and diplomatic engagements — for example, Vance met Italy’s prime minister while in Milan.

How can the public or media access updated schedules or attend briefings?Expand

Check the State Department Office of the Spokesperson public schedules page and the White House press office for updates; media can contact the State Department press office (listed on state.gov) and monitor official social accounts and accredited press briefings for changes—note the State Dept release itself warns: “THE DAILY PUBLIC SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.”

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