nht ‘I BELIEVE IT’: President Trump Declares Sec. Rubio Will Go Down as the “Greatest Secretary of State in the History of the United States”
‘I BELIEVE IT’: President Trump Declares Sec. Rubio Will Go Down as the “Greatest Secretary of State in the History of the United States”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a powerful testament to his administration’s foreign policy achievements, President Donald Trump recently gave his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, the highest possible praise, declaring he will go down as the “greatest Secretary of State in the history of the United States.”
The President’s statement, delivered at the White House, underscores the tight partnership between the two former rivals and highlights the administration’s focus on an assertive, deal-making approach to global diplomacy.
A Partnership Forged in Action
The President’s extraordinary commendation comes as Secretary Rubio takes a central role in several high-stakes international crises and negotiations, most notably the recent, delicate peace agreement concerning the Middle East.
“Marco was fantastic. I mean, some of you were very much involved,” President Trump said, before singling out Rubio’s crucial role in the diplomatic breakthrough. The comment was not merely a ceremonial nod; it acknowledged Rubio’s intense, behind-the-scenes work, which culminated in the Secretary of State having to pass an urgent handwritten note to the President on a critical negotiation point.
The confidence is clearly mutual. Rubio has been an outspoken champion of the administration’s foreign policy, recently stating that a major diplomatic achievement was a “human story” and a testament to the work President Trump put in.
The Case for “Greatest Ever”
While the label of “greatest ever” is historically reserved for titans like Thomas Jefferson or Henry Kissinger, the President’s endorsement signals a view that the administration’s approach—driven by strength, direct negotiation, and the “America First” doctrine—is fundamentally reshaping the global landscape.
Rubio’s tenure has been characterized by several key strategic shifts:
- Aggressive Stance on China: Known as one of Washington’s most outspoken China hawks, Rubio has used the State Department to enact policies that challenge Beijing’s economic and human rights practices, viewing the relationship through a lens of great power competition.
- Decisive Action in Latin America: Drawing on his background as the son of Cuban immigrants, the Secretary has maintained an unyielding position against autocratic regimes in the Western Hemisphere, fulfilling his long-held promise to be a “fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries.”
- The Pursuit of Peace Through Strength: The ultimate measure of Rubio’s success, and the likely reason for the President’s lavish praise, rests on high-profile diplomatic achievements. The progress toward peace in the Middle East has positioned Rubio as the central executor of the administration’s transactional diplomacy.
A Highly Respected Leader
Rubio’s ability to command respect extends beyond the White House. Upon his confirmation, he received broad, bipartisan praise. Senator Mark Warner, Chairman of the Intelligence Committee, called him “smart, talented, and [a] strong voice for American interests around the globe,” a rare point of consensus in a fractured Washington.
Furthermore, as the first Latino to serve as Secretary of State, Rubio’s appointment is a historic milestone, making him the highest-ranking Hispanic American official in U.S. history.
President Trump has made it clear: he sees Marco Rubio not just as a competent diplomat, but as a transformational figure who is delivering on the administration’s promise to “Make America, and the World, Safe and Great Again!” The coming months will determine if the international events support the President’s bold prediction.
