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Rubio’s Quad mic mishap steals the New Delhi spotlight
politics12 hours ago

Rubio’s Quad mic mishap steals the New Delhi spotlight

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio battled a malfunctioning microphone during a Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi; after Ambassador Sergio Gor pressed the mic to fix it, Rubio pressed on, praising the Quad’s work on port infrastructure and maritime surveillance. The visit also spotlighted tensions over anti-India comments linked to Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts, which Rubio downplayed by saying there are “stupid people” everywhere and prompting a deleted State Department post.

via The Daily Beast|
#india#marco-rubio#mic
Rubio punctures Trump's Iran deal hype as talks lag
politics1 day ago

Rubio punctures Trump's Iran deal hype as talks lag

Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly undercuts Donald Trump’s boast about an imminent Iran deal, cautioning that the agreement isn’t fully negotiated yet and signaling that alternatives could be pursued if diplomacy stalls, even as Trump touts progress. Rubio’s measured stance—while Trump remains optimistic and dismissive of critics—highlights ongoing divisions over issues like reopening the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions relief.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-j-trump#iran#iran-deal
Trump’s Cuba gambit: chasing a legacy through a potential showdown
world2 days ago

Trump’s Cuba gambit: chasing a legacy through a potential showdown

An opinion piece argues that Donald Trump is pursuing a potential Cuba intervention to shore up a political legacy, driven by Rubio and hard‑line Cuban‑American hawks, amid concerns about selective outrage and the Iran distraction; it notes Cuba’s social gains but questions the wisdom and feasibility of invasion and calls for a more nuanced U.S.–Cuba policy.

via Salon.com|
#cuba#marco-rubio#regime-change
Tedros Pushes Back on Rubio’s Ebola Timing Critique
world6 days ago

Tedros Pushes Back on Rubio’s Ebola Timing Critique

WHO Director-General Tedros refutes Marco Rubio’s claim that the agency was “a little late” to detect the Congo Ebola outbreak, saying WHO supports—not replaces—national efforts and that detection delays stem from ongoing conflict and a rare Bundibugyo strain. The WHO also opposes travel bans in favor of proven public-health measures, while funding cuts in the US and Europe have strained outbreak response amid nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths.

via politico.eu|
#ebola#marco-rubio#tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus
politics13 days ago

Vance Plays It Cool on 2028 Speculation, Joking About an Apprentice-Style Ticket

Vice President JD Vance downplayed Trump’s chatter about a 2028 GOP ticket with him and Rubio, joking that a televised 'apprentice' contest isn’t appropriate. He’s focused on his current duties, while Rubio remains a high-profile ally and has said he wouldn’t run against Vance. Trump has reportedly polled advisers on top contenders and even floated a Vance–Rubio dream ticket, while Vance has been building fundraising support as GOP finance chair.

via Politico|
#2028-elections#donald-trump#gop-leadership
Rubio Emerges as 2028 GOP Nomination Front-Runner in AtlasIntel Poll
politics14 days ago

Rubio Emerges as 2028 GOP Nomination Front-Runner in AtlasIntel Poll

A May 2026 AtlasIntel survey of 2,069 adults finds Marco Rubio leading the 2028 Republican nomination race with 45.4% of GOP respondents, ahead of JD Vance at 29.6% and DeSantis at 11.2%, with roughly 10% opting for other/unspecified choices. Vance remains underwater in favorability, Rubio holds a positive image, and the piece notes Trump jokingly floated a Rubio–Vance ticket while pundits weighed Vance’s viability.

via Mediaite|
#2028-election#atlasintel#jd-vance
Evangelical Leader Claims Trump Knows the Bible Better Than the Pope
politics16 days ago

Evangelical Leader Claims Trump Knows the Bible Better Than the Pope

Pastor Robert Jeffress, a longtime Trump ally, told Fox News that President Trump has a better understanding of what the Bible teaches about government than Pope Leo XIV, underscoring Trump’s strong ties to his evangelical base as Rubio’s Vatican meeting unfolds amid ongoing tensions between the White House and the Vatican.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-j-trump#marco-rubio#pastor-robert-jeffress
Rubio Snaps at Iran Ceasefire Question After US-Iran Clashes
politics17 days ago

Rubio Snaps at Iran Ceasefire Question After US-Iran Clashes

Sen. Marco Rubio snapped at a reporter’s question about how a ceasefire with Iran could hold after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire, arguing that if Iran shoots at a U.S. Navy ship, the U.S. must respond. President Trump described the retaliatory strikes as a “love tap” and said the ceasefire remains in effect, highlighting ongoing tensions and the fragility of any pause in hostilities.

via Mediaite|
#ceasefire#iran#marco-rubio
Rubio Erupts Over Reporter Iran Ceasefire Question
politics17 days ago

Rubio Erupts Over Reporter Iran Ceasefire Question

In Rome, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the U.S. military’s response after Iran fired on a U.S. destroyer, calling a reporter’s question about a ceasefire “crazy” and “stupid,” and saying that if Iran fires at a U.S. ship the United States must respond; he urged the reporter to ask Iranians about any ceasefire. The piece notes Trump’s description of the incident as a “love tap” and Rubio’s pushback at the press conference.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-j-trump#iran#maga