Who is Marco Rubio, Trump's possible pick for Secretary of State? What could this mean for US foreign policy?
4 months, 1 week ago

Who is Marco Rubio, Trump's possible pick for Secretary of State? What could this mean for US foreign policy?

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Donald Trump is expected to select Florida Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, a decision that could boost Latino representation at the highest level of government. File Image/Reuters Donald Trump is expected to appoint Marco Rubio as the next US Secretary of State, positioning the Florida senator to become the first Latino to serve as the nation’s top diplomat. Rubio’s potential appointment, first reported by The New York Times, would not only signal a key strategic direction in foreign policy but also reflect Trump’s intention to maintain a firm stance on global issues. Though unsuccessful, the campaign elevated his profile, especially his influence on US policy in Latin America, where he was described as a “virtual secretary of state for Latin America.” How Rubio will shift Republican foreign policy views Historically, Rubio has promoted a robust foreign policy, particularly concerning U.S. rivals like China, Iran, and Cuba. Rubio on Ukraine & foreign military aid Rubio’s possible appointment also highlights an ongoing shift within the Republican Party toward a more cautious approach to US involvement in foreign conflicts.

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Inside the Rubio-Musk Relationship — and Rubio’s Survival Strategy
1 week ago

Inside the Rubio-Musk Relationship — and Rubio’s Survival Strategy

Politico  

Given the many global challenges it is tackling, “nobody wants the State Department to be in a position where USAID was, where it had difficulty operating,” the official insisted. Rubio is the chief U.S. diplomat, but an array of other Trump appointees are competing to shape the administration’s foreign policy, from Musk to multiple special envoys. “Everything DOGE does creates …

The political evolution of Secretary of State Marco Rubio
1 week, 5 days ago

The political evolution of Secretary of State Marco Rubio

NPR  

The political evolution of Secretary of State Marco Rubio SCOTT DETROW, HOST: It has been a little more than a week since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. You know, Marco Rubio did articulate a more democracy-promoting, human rights-promoting foreign policy vision when he ran for president in 2016, and he lost. DETROW: …

Marco Rubio 'upset' as Trump 'sidelines' him from foreign policy decisionmaking: report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Marco Rubio 'upset' as Trump 'sidelines' him from foreign policy decisionmaking: report

Raw Story  

Secretary of State Marco Rubio feels as though he is being ignored by the Trump administration and excluded from any important foreign policy decisions, reported Gabriel Sherman in a Vanity Fair article published on Tuesday. "According to four prominent Republicans close to the White House, Rubio, who has been a Russia hawk and Ukraine supporter, has told people he is …

Marco Rubio: A traditionalist hawk in the age of Trump
1 month ago

Marco Rubio: A traditionalist hawk in the age of Trump

Al Jazeera  

The ‘might makes right’ worldview and ambitions that drive the top US diplomat spearheading Trump’s foreign policy. A foreign policy hawk who once called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “thug”, Rubio is now overseeing seismic shifts in the US approach to the world under President Donald Trump. Congressman Carlos Jimenez told NPR last month that the first time he heard …

The Marco Rubio Guide to Survival Is Not Working Well
1 month ago

The Marco Rubio Guide to Survival Is Not Working Well

Politico  

“The simple story is that Rubio is not in charge,” said Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat. Rubio’s reaction to Trump’s wild — yes, wild even for Trump — proposal that the U.S. take control of the Gaza Strip and push out its 2.2 million Palestinians? Of course, it’s Trump’s job to set U.S. foreign policy, not Rubio’s — and …

'Punk the hell out of him': Rubio ridiculed by ex-GOP official over Trump humiliation
1 month, 1 week ago

'Punk the hell out of him': Rubio ridiculed by ex-GOP official over Trump humiliation

Raw Story  

Newly confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio became a topic of discussion on MSNBC on Saturday morning with former RNC chair Michael Steele suggesting Donald Trump picked him for the key Cabinet post for a reason. "It kind of draws me to a point as an example, Marco Rubio at the State Department," Steele told his guest. I've known Marco …

How Rubio’s trip abroad was overshadowed by foreign policy at home, from USAID to Trump’s Gaza plan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Rubio’s trip abroad was overshadowed by foreign policy at home, from USAID to Trump’s Gaza plan

Associated Press  

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio may have hoped to spend his first trip abroad focused exclusively on issues close to his heart: immigration, counternarcotics and curbing Chinese influence in the Western Hemisphere. “But this is the only way we’ve been able to get cooperation from USAID.” Walking back Trump’s Gaza comments As people were …

Rubio wrapping up Latin America trip as the administration works to end USAID
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio wrapping up Latin America trip as the administration works to end USAID

NPR  

Rubio wrapping up Latin America trip as the administration works to end USAID Marco Rubio is nearing the end of his five-country visit to Latin America — his first as secretary of state — as the administration works to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Aid. He's also delivered warnings to Panama about President Trump's bid to take over part …

Marco Rubio issues Panama ultimatum over 'Chinese influence' on canal
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Marco Rubio issues Panama ultimatum over 'Chinese influence' on canal

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump’s Secretary …

FirstUp: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Central America and other big headlines
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FirstUp: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Central America and other big headlines

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to begin his first official foreign trip to Central America. In India, a Delhi court will begin an in-person hearing against former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders linked to the excise policy scam. Meanwhile, a Delhi court will begin hearing in the excise policy scam case against former Delhi …

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces he's the acting director of USAID
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces he's the acting director of USAID

NPR  

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces he's the acting director of USAID Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that he's now acting director of the United States Agency for International Development and said it needs to align with an "America first" foreign policy agenda. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced today that he is now the acting …

Rubio lands in Panama as Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio lands in Panama as Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal

Al Jazeera  

The US secretary of state follows up on President Donald Trump’s extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has kicked off his first official foreign trip with a stop in Panama, a longtime US ally shaken by President Donald Trump’s extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal. “They’ve already offered to do many …

Rubio to make debut in Panama as Trump threatens to take canal
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio to make debut in Panama as Trump threatens to take canal

Raw Story  

Marco Rubio heads Saturday to Panama on his debut trip abroad as US secretary of state as he looks for how to follow up on President Donald Trump's extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal. "They've already offered to do many things," Trump said of Panama, "but we think it's appropriate that we take it back." He acknowledged that Panama's …

Three things to know about Rubio's first international trip
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three things to know about Rubio's first international trip

NPR  

Three things to know about Rubio's first international trip toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Secretary of State Marco Rubio has set off on his first international trip. "This is a really interesting moment for US relations with Latin America," said Benjamin Gedan, of the Wilson Center previewing Rubio's trip. toggle caption Matias Delacroix/AP This trip is about Latin America, but really …

Rubio carries anti-immigration message to Latin America in first trip overseas as Trump’s top diplomat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio carries anti-immigration message to Latin America in first trip overseas as Trump’s top diplomat

LA Times  

President Trump’s top diplomat makes his first trip overseas this weekend, heading to Central America to drive home the message that the U.S. expects cooperation in its mass deportation of immigrants. “The canal is Panama’s.” Mulino refused to contemplate any “process of negotiation” on the canal, which the U.S. ceded to Panama in 1999, ending a long-standing sore spot of …

Marco Rubio: Secretary of faith
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marco Rubio: Secretary of faith

The Hindu  

Marco Rubio, the new U.S. Secretary of State has not been a typical acolyte of Donald Trump. Mr. Rubio represented Florida in the Senate since 2010 for three terms and in the interim, in 2016, he was among the several Republicans who ran against Mr. Trump in the presidential primary. “We need more welders and less philosophers.” Mr. Rubio’s political …

Chinese foreign minister's veiled warning to US state secretary Marco Rubio: ‘Behave…’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese foreign minister's veiled warning to US state secretary Marco Rubio: ‘Behave…’

Hindustan Times  

China's foreign minister Wang Yi on Friday spoke with America's new secretary of state Marco Rubio over the phone and uttered a phrase that roughly translates into "behave yourself". US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Wang Yi conveyed the message as he spoke with Rubio for the first time since his confirmation as US President Donald Trump's top diplomat. In …

China tells Rubio to behave himself in veiled warning
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China tells Rubio to behave himself in veiled warning

The Hindu  

China's veteran foreign minister has issued a veiled warning to America's new secretary of state: Behave yourself. Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed the message in a phone call on Friday, their first conversation since Marco Rubio's confirmation as President Donald Trump's top diplomat four days earlier. It can be translated in various ways — in the past, the Foreign Ministry …

Behave yourself: Chinese Foreign Minister warns US Secretary of State Rubio in first conversation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Behave yourself: Chinese Foreign Minister warns US Secretary of State Rubio in first conversation

India TV News  

The first conversation between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi does not seem to have gone as planned, as China's veteran foreign minister ended up issuing a veiled warning to Rubio, asking him to 'behave.' Rubio remains a vocal critic of China The short phrase used by Wang Yi appears to have been aimed …

Rubio, Wang Yi hold first call since Trump's inauguration, discuss US-China ties and Taiwan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio, Wang Yi hold first call since Trump's inauguration, discuss US-China ties and Taiwan

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi by phone on Friday, China’s foreign ministry said, the first call between the two top diplomats since President Donald Trump’s administration took office on Monday US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is seen at the State Department in Washington, US, on January 21, 2025. Reuters File US …

Rubio chooses Central America for first trip amid Panama Canal pressure
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio chooses Central America for first trip amid Panama Canal pressure

The Hindu  

Marco Rubio will pay his first trip as U.S. secretary of state to Central American nations including Panama, where President Donald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, a spokeswoman said Thursday. Mr. Rubio, who is the first Hispanic and first fluent Spanish speaker to serve as the top U.S. diplomat, has vowed to put a top priority on …

Rubio will visit Central America, including Panama, on first trip abroad as secretary of state
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio will visit Central America, including Panama, on first trip abroad as secretary of state

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first official trip abroad next week to Central America, including a stop in Panama, which President Donald Trump has riled with talk of trying to reclaim the Panama Canal. Rubio, a former Florida senator who is the son of Cuban immigrants, will also visit El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica and …

India, US talk ties, energy immigration in key meet
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India, US talk ties, energy immigration in key meet

Hindustan Times  

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in his first bilateral engagement since taking charge on Tuesday, met external affairs minister S Jaishankar, with both reaffirming their commitment to stronger US-India ties especially in the areas of technology, defence, and energy, with the US also raising the issue of illegal Indian immigrants in the US and India agreeing to take back …

Rubio meets Jaishankar in his first bilateral; commits to deepening India ties
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio meets Jaishankar in his first bilateral; commits to deepening India ties

Hindustan Times  

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in his first bilateral engagement since taking charge on Tuesday, met external affairs minister S Jaishankar, with both reaffirming their commitment to stronger US-India ties especially in technology, defence, and energy. Jaishankar said he was ‘delighted’ to meet Rubio for the latter’s first bilateral engagement after assuming office, and that they had both …

Rubio meets Jaishankar in his first bilateral; commits to deepening India ties
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio meets Jaishankar in his first bilateral; commits to deepening India ties

Hindustan Times  

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in his first bilateral engagement since taking charge on Tuesday, met external affairs minister S Jaishankar, with both reaffirming their commitment to stronger US-India ties especially in technology, defence, and energy. Jaishankar said he was ‘delighted’ to meet Rubio for the latter’s first bilateral engagement after assuming office, and that they had both …

US Sutra | Marco Rubio as Trump’s Secretary of State: Impact on India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Sutra | Marco Rubio as Trump’s Secretary of State: Impact on India

Firstpost  

In this image posted by @DrSJaishankar via X on January 22, 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting, in Washington DC. But let’s make no mistake: Marco Rubio as Secretary of State under President Trump marks a pivotal shift in US foreign policy, with implications that extend across global relations, domestic …

Marco Rubio holds first bilateral with S Jaishankar: Is this the US’ attempt to put India first?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marco Rubio holds first bilateral with S Jaishankar: Is this the US’ attempt to put India first?

Firstpost  

Shortly after becoming the first member of Donald Trump’s Cabinet to be confirmed, Marco Rubio, the new US secretary of state, held a bilateral with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. This meeting assumes significance as traditionally any new administration in Washington has chosen to hold a sit-down with its neighbours — Canada or Mexico — or any other Nato …

Marco Rubio sidesteps J6 pardons by declaring ‘I work for Donald J. Trump’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marco Rubio sidesteps J6 pardons by declaring ‘I work for Donald J. Trump’

Raw Story  

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to comment on President Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations of more than 1500 people convicted of crimes surrounding the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, including the insurrection — despite having denounced the attack in strong terms four years ago. CBS News’ Gayle King told Secretary Rubio, “in February 2021, even you …

Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump’s favor may be harder
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump’s favor may be harder

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — For Marco Rubio, the easy part is over. “Not that I’m looking for every other country to be comfortable with us, but in a way that I think is not alarming.” Rubio’s worldview has been largely shaped by his own history: the son of Cuban immigrants who arrived in Miami in May 1956 “with nothing but the dream …

US secretary of state Marco Rubio to hold first bilateral meeting with EAM Jaishankar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US secretary of state Marco Rubio to hold first bilateral meeting with EAM Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar is set to meet US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday, marking their first bilateral engagement under the new administration. “Secretary Rubio meets with Indian external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar at the department of state,” the state department said, releasing the schedule of the new secretary of state on the first day as …

Marco Rubio is America’s new Secretary of State; Trump directs “America First” policy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marco Rubio is America’s new Secretary of State; Trump directs “America First” policy

Hindustan Times  

Washington: The US Senate late on Monday unanimously approved Marco Rubio as America’s new Secretary of State, making the senator from Florida the first cabinet rank official in the Donald Trump administration to be confirmed. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks after he was sworn at the White House in Washington, DC, on January 21, 2025 Rubio’s confirmation came …

Marco Rubio is America’s new Secretary of State; Trump directs “America First” policy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marco Rubio is America’s new Secretary of State; Trump directs “America First” policy

Hindustan Times  

Washington: The US Senate late on Monday unanimously approved Marco Rubio as America’s new Secretary of State, making the senator from Florida the first cabinet rank official in the Donald Trump administration to be confirmed. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks after he was sworn at the White House in Washington, DC, on January 21, 2025 Rubio’s confirmation came …

US Senator Marco Rubio, Known To Support Stronger US-India Ties, Becomes Secretary of State
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Senator Marco Rubio, Known To Support Stronger US-India Ties, Becomes Secretary of State

ABP News  

Washington: Marco Rubio, the US Senator from Florida, was on Monday unanimously confirmed as the Secretary of State, making him the first member of the Cabinet of President Donald Trump to be confirmed. Rubio, 53, as a Senator last year had introduced a bill in the Congress that proposed to treat India at par with its allies such as Japan, …

Marco Rubio, sanctioned by China twice, is new US Secretary of State
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marco Rubio, sanctioned by China twice, is new US Secretary of State

Hindustan Times  

Marco Rubio, US Senator from Florida considered Israel backer and a China hawk, was unanimously confirmed as the Secretary of State on Monday, marking him as the first appointment of newly sworn in President Donald Trump’s cabinet. Senator Chuck Grassley lauded Rubio for his “intelligence” and deep understanding of American foreign policy, highlighting Rubio’s personal connection to the American dream, …

Rubio wins unanimous nod to be top US diplomat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio wins unanimous nod to be top US diplomat

Raw Story  

by Shaun TANDON The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, putting the fellow senator on the front line of President Donald Trump's often confrontational diplomacy. In his confirmation hearing last week, Rubio accused China of cheating its way to superpower status and called the Asian giant "the most potent and dangerous near-peer adversary this …

Marco Rubio confirmed as Secretary of State by U.S. Senate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marco Rubio confirmed as Secretary of State by U.S. Senate

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Republican Senator Marco Rubio, a China hawk and staunch backer of Israel, as President Donald Trump's secretary of state. The Senate backed Rubio by a vote of 99-0, days after the long-term member of the Senate foreign relations and intelligence committees sailed through his friendly confirmation hearing. Mr. Rubio became the first of …

US Secretary of State Rubio to hold first bilateral meeting with EAM Jaishankar after QUAD ministerial
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Secretary of State Rubio to hold first bilateral meeting with EAM Jaishankar after QUAD ministerial

India TV News  

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold his first bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. "Secretary Rubio meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar at the Department of State," the State Department said, releasing the schedule of the new Secretary of State on the first day as the top American diplomat. The meeting between the …

Secretary of State Rubio meets with Quad countries focused on countering China’s influence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Secretary of State Rubio meets with Quad countries focused on countering China’s influence

LA Times  

From left, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong pose for a photograph before meeting in Washington on Tuesday. On his first full day as secretary of State, Marco Rubio is meeting with his counterparts from a group of countries known as the Quad, …

‘There will be changes’: Marco Rubio confirmed as US secretary of state
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘There will be changes’: Marco Rubio confirmed as US secretary of state

Al Jazeera  

In a speech on Tuesday, Rubio defended his department’s employees but warned of alterations to come under Trump. “Without their help, without their support, it would be impossible for us to conduct our mission.” Rubio’s remarks come at a sensitive time for federal civil servants, as Trump sweeps into office with a raft of executive actions designed to rein in …

Senate Confirms Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Senate Confirms Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day. During Trump’s first term, the Senate swiftly confirmed his defense and homeland security secretaries on day one, and President Joe Biden’s choice for director of national intelligence …

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day. During Trump’s first term, the Senate swiftly confirmed his defense and homeland security secretaries on day one, and President Joe Biden’s choice for director of national intelligence was confirmed on …

Trump administration: Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s perilous balancing act.
2 months ago

Trump administration: Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s perilous balancing act.

Slate  

This is part of Hello, Trumpworld, Slate’s reluctant guide to the people who will be calling the shots now—at least for as long as they last in Washington. By late February, though, Trump was beginning to run away with the thing, and Rubio was the Republican establishment’s last best hope. As soon as Rubio began to engage Trump on Trump’s …

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of State, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
2 months ago

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of State, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

LA Times  

Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, Trump’s pick for the country’s top diplomat, attends the inauguration on Monday. The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of State on Monday, voting unanimously to give President Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day. During Trump’s first term, the Senate swiftly confirmed his Defense and Homeland Security secretaries on …

Rubio will meet with peers from India, Japan, Australia after expected confirmation, officials say
2 months ago

Rubio will meet with peers from India, Japan, Australia after expected confirmation, officials say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration would begin formal international engagements this week when Marco Rubio — expected to be confirmed soon as secretary of state — meets with the foreign ministers of India, Japan and Australia, U.S. officials say. The so-called Quad grouping is a main component of the U.S. strategy to blunt increasing Chinese influence and aggression in the …

There’s a sudden thaw in US-Cuba relations – but for how long?
2 months ago

There’s a sudden thaw in US-Cuba relations – but for how long?

CNN  

Havana, Cuba CNN — Cuban officials on Thursday freed a prominent opposition activist, a last-minute diplomatic change in fortunes for the Biden administration which had sought his release but long seemed unable to influence events on the island. Cuban officials said they would “gradually” free 553 prisoners, although they cautioned that they were not issuing an amnesty and that those …

Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio vows to confront 'dangerous' China, deter Taiwan invasion
2 months ago

Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio vows to confront 'dangerous' China, deter Taiwan invasion

Firstpost  

Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that “dangerous” China has manipulated its way to superpower status and pledged to ramp up support to deter an invasion of Taiwan. AFP Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that “dangerous” China has manipulated its way to superpower status and pledged to …

On this path, China will control how Americans live in a decade: Marco Rubio
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2 months ago

On this path, China will control how Americans live in a decade: Marco Rubio

Hindustan Times  

Washington: Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s pick to be the US Secretary of State, has said that if current trends continued, China would control the health, security, prosperity and lives of Americans in a decade. US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, Sen. Marco Rubio testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations confirmation hearing at Dirksen Senate Office Building in …

Rubio To Promise To Place U.S. Interests 'Above All Else' As Trump's Top Diplomat
2 months ago

Rubio To Promise To Place U.S. Interests 'Above All Else' As Trump's Top Diplomat

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is promising to implement President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” vision as secretary of state, vowing in his confirmation hearing Wednesday that the incoming administration will forge a new path by placing American interests “above all else.” “Placing our core national interests above all else is not isolationism,” Rubio will tell the …

Marco Rubio warns China is America’s ‘biggest threat,’ affirms value of NATO alliance
2 months ago

Marco Rubio warns China is America’s ‘biggest threat,’ affirms value of NATO alliance

Associated Press  

▶ Several of Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet are appearing before the Senate for confirmation hearings Wednesday. WASHINGTON — Florida Sen. Marco Rubio on Wednesday painted a dark vision of the consequences of America’s “unbalanced relationship” with China, echoing President-elect Donald Trump’s anti-globalist rhetoric as he vies to be confirmed as his secretary of state. But in between the …

Sen. Marco Rubio appears set to win confirmation as secretary of State
2 months ago

Sen. Marco Rubio appears set to win confirmation as secretary of State

LA Times  

Once a bitter critic of President-elect Donald Trump, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida headed into his first Senate hearing Wednesday as nominee for secretary of State. Rubio, with extensive experience on Capitol Hill and in foreign policy circles, appears to be the least controversial in Trump’s list of Cabinet picks, many of whom lack the credentials or background usually …

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