US is not withdrawing from the world, Rubio says during testy hearing in Congress
- On May 20, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate panel responsible for foreign affairs to defend the foreign policy actions of the Trump administration.
- The hearing arose amid Democratic lawmakers' sharp criticism of Trump's budget cuts, refugee suspensions, and global influence, leading to tense exchanges.
- Rubio emphasized ongoing efforts to broker peace in Gaza, promote stability in Syria, and resume nuclear talks with Iran, linking them to Trump's foreign policy pledge.
- He highlighted several foreign policy accomplishments made over the past four months and declared that "America is back," while Democrats cautioned that the administration's actions have undermined six decades of diplomatic efforts and diminished U.S. Influence.
- The hearing highlighted deep partisan divides over U.S. Engagement abroad and refugee policies, with implications for future diplomacy and international reputation.
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Rubio: U.S. is not withdrawing from the world | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday insisted that the country is not withdrawing from the world, as he batted away criticism of cuts to aid and diplomatic budgets from former colleagues in Congress, some of whom regret voting to confirm him because he has not stood up to President Donald Trump.
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