Rubio fires chief of staff for improper relations with subordinates

Rubio said the allegations were reported directly to him and that he then immediately began an investigation with his general counsel.

“By early this afternoon, I had sufficient evidence to conclude that while employed by this office, my Chief of Staff had violated office policies regarding proper relations between a supervisor and their subordinates,” Rubio said.

Rubio said he traveled from Florida to Washington on Saturday night to terminate Reed’s employment effective immediately. His office has also “taken steps to ensure that those impacted by this conduct have access to any services they may require now or in the future,” he said.