Serving as the 72nd Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has outlined the priorities for the second Trump administration's Department of State. Emphasizing America's core national interests, Rubio stated that all policies and expenditures must answer three questions: "Does it make America safer? Does it make America stronger? Does it make America more prosperous?"
Rubio plans to create a more innovative and focused State Department by reassessing priorities and eliminating certain practices. One key focus is curbing mass migration and securing borders. He mentioned that diplomatic relations, especially in the Western Hemisphere, will prioritize border security and stopping illegal migration.
Performance and merit will be rewarded within the department, following President Trump's executive order to eliminate “DEIA” requirements across government offices. The approach aims to conduct pragmatic foreign policy while avoiding divisive political and cultural causes.
The State Department will also shift its efforts regarding information censorship. Rubio emphasized reprioritizing truth while combating enemy propaganda without censoring Americans' rights to free speech.
Lastly, climate policies perceived as weakening America will be reconsidered. While environmental protections won't be ignored, diplomacy will aim to support American energy dominance.
Rubio concluded with a commitment to empowering diplomats in advancing national interests amid global power rivalries.