Marco Rubio, the newly appointed Secretary of State under President Trump's administration, outlined his priorities for the Department of State in a recent press statement. Rubio emphasized that American foreign policy should be guided by core national interests and posed three questions to justify expenditures and policies: "Does it make America safer? Does it make America stronger? Does it make America more prosperous?"
Rubio announced plans to restructure the State Department to be more innovative and focused. This includes curbing mass migration and securing borders as a top priority. He stated, "The State Department will no longer undertake any activities that facilitate or encourage mass migration." Diplomatic relations, especially with countries in the Western Hemisphere, will focus on border security and repatriation of illegal immigrants.
The Secretary also mentioned an executive order from President Trump eliminating "DEIA" requirements across government departments. Rubio committed to executing this order faithfully within the State Department.
Additionally, Rubio aims to return diplomacy to its basics by removing focus from divisive political and cultural causes. He intends for foreign policy to pragmatically advance national interests in cooperation with other nations.
On information dissemination, Rubio stressed stopping censorship while combating enemy propaganda truthfully. He asserted that programs leading to censorship would be terminated: "The State Department I lead will support and defend Americans’ rights to free speech."
Rubio also addressed climate policies, stating they should not weaken America. While acknowledging environmental threats, he emphasized using diplomacy for energy dominance as promised by President Trump.
In conclusion, Rubio expressed confidence in advancing America's safety, strength, and prosperity through a refocused agenda amid global power rivalries.