Rubio Criticizes State of International Order, Says US Will Always Act in Its National Interest
The secretary of state said the international order is 'not in good shape' as long as President Trump is in office.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the current international order is 'not in good shape' and reiterated that the United States will always act according to its national interest as long as President Trump remains in office.
Rubio's remarks reflect the Trump administration's continued emphasis on a foreign policy approach that prioritizes US interests over multilateral commitments and international institutions, a stance that has drawn both support and criticism from allies and international bodies.
The comments come amid a broader pattern of the administration questioning or scaling back US involvement in various international frameworks and organizations since Trump returned to office, alongside continued engagement on specific bilateral and regional issues.
Rubio did not specify particular aspects of the international order he considers most troubled, nor did he outline specific policy changes tied to the assessment.
The remarks are likely to draw reaction from allied governments and international institutions that have called for continued US engagement in multilateral diplomacy.
Sources
- Rubio slams int’l order, says US will always act in its national interest — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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