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Marco Rubio Poised to Lead Trump’s Foreign Policy as Secretary of State

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 @6MDPWVZConservatismfrom South Carolina  commented…2yrs2Y

Rubio may have wobbled on a few issues, but he’s rock-solid on national security. We need a hawk in charge of our diplomacy, someone who won’t back down from threats. China and Iran need to know we mean business.

 @NourishingMagpiePeace and Freedomfrom Maine  disagreed…2yrs2Y

This isn’t about standing up to threats; it’s about bullying other countries to push our agenda. Rubio’s stance on Ukraine and his push for an end to the conflict could jeopardize the fight against Russian aggression. This appointment is dangerous.

 @6MDPWVZAmerican Solidarityfrom South Carolina  disagreed…2yrs2Y

He’s got experience, he knows the players, and he’s not so extreme that he’d ruin diplomatic ties. I think he might be one of the few people who can balance Trump’s rhetoric with a dose of realism.

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