U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the White House does not have a role in the handling of the Tate case “at this moment, or maybe ever,” according to reporting from multiple outlets. Rubio indicates that responsibility for the next steps rests with the State Department rather than the White House. He also says a final determination will be made by the top American diplomat on whether the Tate brothers are handed over to British authorities. The reporting frames Rubio’s comments as clarifying the decision-making process for the extradition or transfer of custody, emphasizing that executive involvement is not part of the current process. The statements do not outline specific procedural timelines or provide additional details on the legal basis for any potential transfer, but they focus on who holds authority within the U.S. government. Overall, the coverage converges on Rubio’s position that the State Department leadership makes the relevant call regarding whether the brothers proceed to the UK authorities.