Rubio in Greece digs into past to tout Trump’s ‘America first’ approach
In the shadow of the Parthenon, the secretary of state gave a selective reading of history as he urged Europe to ‘awaken from its slumber’ The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, delivered a classically inspired apologia for Donald Trump’s “America first” foreign policy on Wednesday, giving a sweeping speech to the backdrop of the Parthenon in Athens that appeared tailor-made for campaign ads if…
In the shadows of the Parthenon in Athens, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech comparing ancient leaders to modern American values, urging Europe to awaken from its "long slumber" and reject globalism. He highlighted Trump's "America first" approach, which includes taking control over supply chains, reindustrializing the economy, rebuilding defense, and fighting for dominance in technology and future industries.
The speech also touched on historical parallels, such as the condemnation of nationalism and the teaching of shame about one's country, and warned that the west could face a future of "atrophy, servitude, and decline." Rubio defended Trump's pursuit of national power, emphasizing the importance of strengthening alliances and confronting modern threats.
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