"An America First State Department is not an America only State Department. It’s a State Department that defines what is the important national interest the United States has in different parts of the world, and then everything we do is aligned with that principle." Secretary Rubio sat down with Catherine Herridge Reports to talk about the first 30 days of the Trump Administration and how the United States intends to approach global challenges going forward. This includes aligning the State Department team behind a clear mission, where we are able to say that every program that we are out there operating serves the national interest because it makes us stronger, more prosperous, or safer. "There are things in the world that are important and that matter and that are good causes, but they can’t be a priority because the priority first and foremost has to be on the national interest of the United States. So, I think this is by and large an organization of people that seek direction, and if you give them clear direction about what we’re trying to pursue and accomplish, they’ll go out and they’ll do it. And that’s how we’re trying to align – even as we have to do our job on a daily basis, is what our – our hope is to align and give the State Department clear missions from the field, meaning our embassies and people out across the world, all the way to the seventh floor where I work." More from the interview: https://lnkd.in/eRZ5VirB
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The United States proposed a simple, historic resolution at the United Nations today confirming what everyone agrees on: that the conflict is awful, and that the United Nations must unite to end it and show that peace is possible. The UN Security Council vote to pass the U.S. resolution was a significant win for U.S. diplomacy and President Trump's efforts to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. This historic action sets the conditions for a path to peace and an end to the carnage.
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While in Israel this week, Secretary Rubio had the opportunity to thank the team at U.S. Embassy Jerusalem for their tireless efforts to help free hostages and facilitate the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. He noted that their dedication to strengthening the U.S.-Israeli partnership is clear in their daily work on the ground. Long before the Secretary touches down, the team puts in countless hours arranging meetings, prepping venues, and organizing the trip. For our Foreign Service Officers and local staff, it is an all hands on deck effort to advance our foreign policy and make us safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has long strayed from its original mission of responsibly advancing American interests abroad, and it is now abundantly clear that significant portions of USAID funding are not aligned with the core national interests of the United States. As an interim step toward gaining control and better understanding over the agency’s activity, President Donald J. Trump appointed Secretary Marco Rubio as Acting Administrator. Secretary Rubio has also now notified Congress that a review of USAID’s foreign assistance activities is underway with an eye towards potential reorganization. As we evaluate USAID and ensure it is in alignment with an America First agenda and the efforts of the State Department, we will continue to protect the American people’s interests and ensure their tax dollars are not wasted.
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President Trump's forward-looking agenda for our country and foreign policy will guide the Department’s refocus on America’s national interests. Secretary Rubio outlines his priorities and mission of the second Trump Administration’s Department of State. https://lnkd.in/eAQzSSyU
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Our diplomatic relations will prioritize securing America’s borders, stopping illegal and destabilizing migration, and negotiating the repatriation of illegal immigrants. https://lnkd.in/eAQzSSyU
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We endeavor to promote peace around the world, because that's in our national interest. Read Secretary Rubio’s full remarks to personnel: https://lnkd.in/eznv2wSU
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