A planned meeting between EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Senator Marco Rubio was canceled due to scheduling conflicts, though European officials expressed surprise given Kallas’s prior announcement of the meeting. This cancellation comes amidst heightened US-EU tensions, fueled by President Trump’s proposed tariffs on European imports and a shift in US foreign policy regarding Ukraine. The US has also expressed concerns to the EU about freedom of speech and migration policies. Despite the cancellation, Kallas proceeded with other meetings in Washington to address these very issues.
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A phone call between Senator Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday has sparked considerable discussion, with Moscow reporting that the two discussed the removal of what they termed “unilateral barriers” established by the previous U.S. administration. This announcement has ignited a firestorm of commentary, raising questions about the implications of such a conversation and its potential impact on U.S. foreign policy.
The central focus of the discussion, as relayed by Moscow, was the dismantling of these unspecified barriers. The lack of detail regarding the nature of these “unilateral barriers” leaves much room for interpretation and speculation. It’s unclear whether this refers to specific trade restrictions, sanctions, diplomatic measures, or a combination thereof.… Continue reading
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an unprecedented agreement with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, whereby El Salvador will accept deportees of any nationality from the U.S., including American criminals. Bukele confirmed this, stating El Salvador would outsource a portion of the U.S. prison system for a fee, making its own system sustainable. While the U.S. currently has no plans to deport U.S. citizens, the offer is significant, though concerns exist regarding El Salvador’s prison conditions and human rights implications. This agreement, part of a broader Trump administration initiative to curb illegal immigration, is a “safe third country” agreement, potentially applicable to Venezuelan gang members and others.
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Lara Trump announced she is withdrawing her name from consideration for the Florida Senate seat, a position she’d been speculated to fill should Marco Rubio become Secretary of State. This decision follows her recent resignation as Republican National Committee co-chair. Trump expressed continued dedication to public service, hinting at a significant announcement in January. She offered Governor DeSantis well wishes in the upcoming appointment process.
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The news that Donald Trump is expected to appoint Marco Rubio as Secretary of State has sparked a mixed reaction, with many expressing surprise and some even relief. The choice of Rubio, a Republican Senator from Florida, is seen by some as a step away from the more extreme, isolationist positions of some of Trump’s previous appointees.
While Rubio has been a vocal critic of Trump in the past, calling him a “dangerous erratic con man,” he has also shown an interest in foreign policy issues, particularly in relation to Russia and Ukraine. During the war in Ukraine, Rubio was very active on Twitter, sharing information and updates about the conflict, demonstrating a level of engagement that could be seen as a positive attribute for a Secretary of State.… Continue reading
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