Marco Rubio Outlines 'America First' Vision as Secretary of State

Rubio's memo emphasizes national interest, border security, and a shift away from divisive cultural diplomacy.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, confirmed by a unanimous Senate vote, has issued a memo outlining his priorities for the State Department under the Trump administration.
Rubio’s approach centers on three guiding questions: Does it make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous?
Key priorities include curbing mass migration, ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, and promoting energy dominance over climate-focused policies.
The State Department will eliminate support for cultural and political initiatives deemed divisive domestically and unpopular internationally, opting instead for pragmatic diplomacy.
Rubio has pledged to stop any State Department programs that facilitate censorship or suppression of free speech while remaining vigilant against enemy propaganda.