Marco Rubio
June 5, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Last night, I was on the Sky News U.S. Report with host James Morrow. It was an excellent conversation that covered the latest allegations in the prosecution of the Southern Poverty Law Center, the clown show that Democrats have made out of Congressional committee hearings, and the collapse of 60 Minutes. There is a harkening back to Rathergate, and discussion of the Ku Klux Klan–a group that, years ago, I
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June 3, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, ostensibly on the State Department’s budget. But Democrats on the committee have no interest in any legitimate oversight role. Nor do they have any interest in asking Rubio questions. They proceed in what has become the usual style: they harangue the witness, often with an affect of insane rage, and the witness may or may not
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May 21, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Events are moving forward in Cuba, to what end we do not yet know. Federal prosecutors have indicted Raul Castro, the Tyrant’s younger brother, now 94 years old, for murder. The charge goes back to 1996, when Castro allegedly ordered the downing of two airplanes occupied by American citizens. There is generally no statute of limitations on murder. The indictment obviously raises the prospect of Castro being placed under arrest
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May 17, 2026 — John Hinderaker
The 2028 election is a long way off, and much will happen between now and then. To mention just one non-remote contingency, it is possible that the Democrats will succeed in killing President Trump, so that by 2028 JD Vance is the incumbent president. That would render all current speculation moot. But who can resist? This post caught my eye last night: Is the author correct? Let’s go through the
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May 6, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Rita Panahi and I covered those topics, plus a couple more, on her show last night. The clip below begins with Lefties Losing It, and boy, do they ever. I come on after the video clip that starts at 4:22, and am followed by a guy I haven’t watched yet. As usual, I think it is worth your time:
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May 6, 2026 — Scott Johnson
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is a talented and engaging gentleman. He is also a man of many parts. In this respect, he reminds me of the late Minnesota Twins utility player César Tovar. Tovar played all nine positions in a single game on September 22, 1968, against the Oakland A’s. Tovar was only the second player in Major League Baseball history to achieve this feat. He pitched a scoreless
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April 16, 2026 — Scott Johnson
The State Department hosted a meeting earlier this week with the participation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Counselor Michael Needham, United States Ambassador to Lebanon Michael Issa, Ambassador of Israel to the United States Yechiel Leiter, and Ambassador of Lebanon to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad. This meeting marked the first major high-level engagement between the governments of Israel and Lebanon since 1993. Can’t we all just get
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April 8, 2026 — John Hinderaker
On the Rita Panahi Show last night, we talked about yesterday’s dramatic developments in Iran. I expressed skepticism about any purported agreement, similar to what Scott has written this morning. We covered other topics, too, ranging from the special election in Georgia to Candace Owens’ breakdown. This clip begins Lefties Losing It, featuring a “crazy-eyed Swedish simpleton,” and continues with my interview at around the three minute mark:
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March 30, 2026 — Scott Johnson
As the Hudson Institute’s Michael Doran declares, Secretary Rubio brings a certain clarity to the issues underlying our conflict with the Iranian regime. Speaking in “simple English,” he briefly explains what it’s all about for those who don’t appear to understand, or who support the other side. He doesn’t mention Israel or Prime Minister Netanyahu. He claims credit for President Trump. He is a great spokesman both for the Trump
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March 13, 2026 — John Hinderaker
Of the three countries that President Trump has taken steps to liberate, the tyranny closest to collapsing is Cuba’s. Many of Cuba’s young people have left, its Communist government is utterly incompetent, and, with the supply of free or cheap Venezuelan oil cut off, the Communists can’t keep the power on. So I think the downfall of Cuba’s Communist Party, which has misruled that island for more than 60 years,
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March 3, 2026 — Scott Johnson
Secretary Rubio went up to Capitol Hill to brief congressional leaders on our offensive against the Iranian regime yesterday. I’ve seen one snippet of his post-briefing press conference. Below is the whole thing. The whole thing should be seen and heard. Don't pay attention to the out-of-context snippets. If you want to know how Rubio explains the rationale for the war, watch the whole thing. https://t.co/pig4QCJip6 — David Bernstein (@ProfDBernstein)
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February 14, 2026 — John Hinderaker
I want to add to Scott’s comments immediately below on Secretary Marco Rubio’s speech to the Munich Security Conference by asking, what did the Europeans think of it? Actually, if you watch the video to the end, the question answers itself: Rubio got a rapturous standing ovation. The European who came out at the end to ask Marco a few questions began by saying that the room had received his
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February 14, 2026 — Scott Johnson
Secretary of State Rubio spoke at the Munich Security Conference earlier today. The Department of State has posted the video below along with the transcript of his remarks here. The video and transcript include a few questions and answers following his prepared remarks. Toward the end of his speech he reviewed the peopling of America by European immigrants. Here he brought his family story into the mix: [I]n the year
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January 29, 2026 — Scott Johnson
around his Democratic interlocutors (and Rand Paul) in his appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee yesterday. The Department of State has posted video of his testimony along with a transcript here. Need I add that the Department of State has posted his testiomny because Rubio is our Secretary of State? I don’t think so, but it sounds good to my ears. Here is one highlight. LMAO—Krazy Kaine tries to
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January 20, 2026 — John Hinderaker
The fact that Marco Rubio is filling many roles in the Trump administration has turned into a meme. It is also a good thing, as Marco is a man of both unusual talents and outstanding character. And also a serious football fan. Tom Cotton told me years ago that it takes time for senators to assemble when they are being summoned for a vote, and while they are waiting for
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January 17, 2026 — Scott Johnson
A wave of unemployment appears to have hit Amherst College in the wake of the Free Beacon’s coverage of the sexual extravaganza that played at the school’s chapel. Amherst student Jeb Allen bravely stepped forward to tell the story to the world beyond the Amherst asylum. Then Free Beacon reporter Aaron Sibarium followed up with a sequel in which Amherst unsuccessfully implored the Free Beacon to tone it down. See
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November 23, 2025 — John Hinderaker
The Trump administration released, or seemed to release, a 28-point plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. President Trump said that Ukraine had until Thursday to accept it. The plan was seen by everyone as highly favorable to Russia, and Europeans unanimously denounced it. Or, more diplomatically, said it needed some work. Marco Rubio seemed to agree: Secretary of State Marco Rubio told US senators Saturday that the sweeping peace plan
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