Delaware Senator Chris Coons questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the Trump administration’s refusal to consult the Senate in advance about national security operations using the U.S. military. Specifically, Senator Coons expressed his anger about not being informed in advance of the operation to capture Nicholas Maduro.
Secretary of State Rubio reminded Senator Coons that operational security, and the desire to protect U.S. military servicemen, precluded the administration from permitting the Senate to warn Maduro of the pending operation. Senator Chris Coons then counters by saying, “The Gang of Eight has never leaked, it is critical you consult with Congress.” This is a false statement by Chris Coons, who has never been a ‘Gang of Eight’ member.
Virginia Senator Mark Warner was Vice-Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) and a Gang of Eight member, when he directed SSCI Security Director James Wolfe to leak a top-secret classified document (Title-1 warrant) to the media on March 17, 2017. The Gang of Eight does leak to the media, and Secretary Rubio should know. Secretary Rubio was also a member of the Gang of Eight as SSCI Vice-Chair.
The entire testimony by Secretary Marco Rubio is exceptional. You can even tell from the moderate responses from Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that they were/are completely outmatched by Rubio.
Despite the background of Rubio, working against many of MAGA’s interests (2010 – 2024), I have never seen a more articulate Secretary of State with complete command of every granular aspect to U.S. foreign operations. The MAGA-Rubio is perhaps the most skilled and articulate voice we have ever seen on our side.
This is the same Marco Rubio who came out of the Florida Senate, supported Jeb Bush, worked for immigration amnesty, supported TPP, supported fast track TPA, supported TTIP, supported the Libya intervention model, worked against tariffs and traveled the world with Senator John McCain. In full honest review, Marco Rubio was to John McCain what John Thune was to Mitch McConnell.
I really hope someone can eventually ask Rubio what happened during his ‘¹road to Damascus’ moment? What, specifically, is behind this transformation? Someone needs to ask.
Check out the look of defeat on the face of Senator Chris Coons (below) when Secretary of State Marco Rubio was finished with him. Incredible.
¹Saul, originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, became Paul after a transformative encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, which led him to become a devoted follower and missionary of Christianity. This event is often referred to as his conversion and marks a significant turning point in his life and the spread of the Christian faith.
As SecState, he’s wonderful. That’s all foreign stuff. The domestic stuff, we don’t know what he would do (or not do) regarding the MAGA agenda.
Looks like a tired, worn out alcoholic at a bar.
Senator Kaine looked like he might have attended that party.
Doesn’t anyone on his staff have a comb?
Were Marco to deliver a 5-8 minute speech on the necessity of removing people or getting them to remove themselves who are here illegally because of the social and financial burden placed on every American citizen and family, he’d win over most of the remaining union men and women who still vote D.
I’ve been wondering about his epiphany too. I’ve been watching him since his FL senate days. Took me awhile to convert too. I like where he is now fo’sho!
I’ve been watching this young man for a while. A few years ago I had a listen as he spoke about his role in the senate. Humorously he stated he didn’t know what was going on, and I’m reading into it, but it sounded like it was a big game and he was being tossed about in the kerfuffle.
This changed with Trump.
He now seems to have found a focus for his innate values.
I hope the best for him.
There are few in the Senate that I would say are NOT a disgrace.
Most (if not all) of the Senators are UniParty SOBs who care even less for the American people who they are there to serve.
I’m telling ya all. Our little Marco is becoming our Trump MAGA mini me.. As the ultimate PDJT apprentice , Marco has and is continuing to grow a pair of Trump brass balls. So far, he’s been kickin’ ass and taking names. The 2028 ticket needs to be Rubio/Vance for 2 terms then Vance/? MAGA could a lock for the next 20 plus years!
Lose JD.
Let Rubio get the job done.
JD is not presidential maerial and never will be.
It’s not JD’s nature to be tough beyond easy issues andhe is really not that bright.
JD has always had cover behind someone else.
JD IS bright but he is an opportunist. Also, his judgement isn’t always the best. Team Marco.
JD seems to lack common sense. Remember that time he went on vacation and took his daughter with him, without Secret Service protection? The mob started yelling at him. His duaghter was rightfully terrified. Instead of leaving, he tried to reason with them at the expense of his daughter.
JD is most definitely is an OPPORTUNIST. He plays all the angles. I don’t see Trump and JD being very close. It is more of a cordial politeness, whereas with Rubio there is a genuine comradery. The grandfather clock scenrio showed that. Trump will defend both for a united look. JD is too naieve and inexperienced.
AGAIN … Rubio IS NOT ELIGIBLE for the Presidency! He’s not a Natural Born Citizen.
Rubio was born in Miami. How does that not make him a natural born US citizen?
Thank you, GFL…
https://www.state.gov/biographies/marco-rubio/
He was born in Miami Florida.
He had no issue running in 2016 against Trump because there is no citizenship issue..
So tired of hearing politicians, in this case Coons, calling our system of government a democracy.
We are a constitutional republic. Our representatives are democratically elected.
A democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner.
An elected representative who doesn’t know this should be removed from office for ignorance.
…Or, as their teacher, Alinsky, taught, “If you say something often enough, people will believe it!”
Thought the same thing about the “democracy” comment. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag does not say “and to the democracy for which it stands.” The US is a replublic. If we can keep it.
The term, “our democracy” means something completely different to a leftist. It’s code to throw off the useful idiots. “Our democracy” might be better defined as “our slaves”. It has nothing to do with representation. Understand leftist language and half the battle is won.
It means only that the Anti-American, Marxist Dems are “Defending Our
DemocracyHypocrisy“,… as they strive to destroy our Constitutional Republic.As Ramrod Rowdy said: “Head’em Up, Move’em Out!”
Sometimes the moment make the man. He found his comfortable place, he makes it look easy. Wasn’t thrilled with him before but agree completely.
Radical Democrat are doing nothing But but finger pointing all Day long . exactly Trump administration are getting thing done everyday obviously,
I’m sure Marco is smart enough to know that he’s got to please the MAGA vote in order to get elected and then work on the foreign stuff.
We may never know the inner machinations, or even a Divine moment, when Rubio found himself where he is, versus before. But, for the historiography, it would be interesting. I’d also like to ask President Trump – who has clearly fostered the outreach of an alleged 2A-friendly administration – when his “epiphany” occurred from “I like take the guns first. Do due process later.” We may not see the biographer that will render either.
My view is the GOPe has long been open borders and anti tariff forever for Friedman-Reaganlike reasons. If nothing else though the Trump economic tariff regime has putto rest a lot of the criticism on that front and the deportation regime has putto paid the idea that illegal immigration is an economic benefit. Even Friedman thought it was a net drain when you factor in a welfare state.
My hope is that Rubio has let the data lead him to an epiphany on these issues.
Senator Coonsss. His time like so many others in the uppa chamber needs to expire. The Save Act needs to include term limits for these traitorous a-holes. Mind you it still needs to pass through the hands of Thunessss. Another miscreant of the uppa chamber.
I think Secretary Rubio is very close to his dream of freeing Cuba. I believe that POTUS has given him this opportunity of a lifetime to free his people. In return Secretary Rubio will also work hard to free Americans. It is one of POTUS greatest deals IMO.
Rubio is a master at telling these people off! Besides Coons, that dwarf from Virginia who ran with Hillary made a fool of himself, along with Maryland Dad coddler Van Hollen.
Marco for the wins!
He strikes me as a man held prisoner for 20 years, suddenly liberated.
Maybe it’s not a road to Damascus moment. Maybe it’s just being given the keys to free himself from a prison of his own making.
Or a prison made for him by the CONgress et al. He may have been afraid to question McCain. When one looks at AZ today, its easy to seen McCain did the people of AZ, the actual citzens, no favors.
That’s how we see it.
Rubio is greatly underestiamted.
Happy to see him shine instead of being held hostage to a convenient old image.
The NWO and estbalishment will never take Rubio back.
He has gone too far.
One thing I’ve personally found: God picks the flawed to work with/through. Not the perfect.
Thanks for the wonderful op-ed Sundance!
I prefer Rubio to Palantir/Vance…
any day. 😎✝️😎
Senator Coons, when you are so clueless that you did not observe that Joe Biden was hitting on your own precious daughter, why should you be considered a good security risk at ALL?
Has anyone told this idiot Coons that a Chinese listening post was found on an isolated region in Greenland?
SHOCK REPORT According to confidential sources the US has located additional secret Chinese listening posts in remote areas of Greenland. ‘These are unstaffed automated stations that were positioned without the knowledge or approval of NATO or Denmark.’
Photo at the link
https://nitter.poast.org/isource_news/status/2015061350851150166#m
Has anyone told Coons that China has a huge foothold in the UK?
Massive new Chinese embassy being build across the road from the HQ of MI6?
And now this:
Keir Starmer urges China to join battle against small boats in historic Beijing summit
Criminals sending migrants across the Channel in small boats are using dinghies and engines made in the Far East – but a new deal could end the trade
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/2163820/keir-starmer-urges-china-join
How long before chinese (war) ships patrol the English Channel to get rid of these small boats?
less than 5 seconds
Very possible he has given his life to Jesus. The Truth is good.
The entire testimony by Secretary Marco Rubio is exceptional. You can even tell from the moderate responses from Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that they were/are completely outmatched by Rubio.
It reminds me of my job where I relish the opportunity to smack down pompous co-workers who are in way over their heads. Rubio’s time in the Senate absolutely prepared him for these show trials, i.e. hearings.
I’ve theorized for a while Rubio obtained a pardon in order to break free from the past he could have been blackmailed with.
President Trump wasn’t the ONLY presidential primary candidate that was spied on in 2014/2015.
I supported Marco in his first run. It was TCT that enlightened me to his wishy washy nature. Like you, I am pleased that he has stepped into the role with America First as his primary agenda.
The democrats problem is that they don’t have anyone who has the intellectual capacity, the moral values or the veracity to match anyone in the Trump cabinet!
Yeah, that’s true. But majority of democrats will vote for a tree stump if given a choice. They must be that 30%of the populous who never sees the forest. Stuck on stupid or nuts- to wit the last election cycle, ugh oh so many painfully ignorant and cunning creeps
The headline says it all. Love that cold Michael Corleone stare while Coons was whining.
“The MAGA-Rubio is perhaps the most skilled and articulate voice we have ever seen on our side.”
V Bull
As Trump’s SoS, Rubio has been masterful.
So, in 2028, will it be Vance-Rubio, or Rubio-Vance (with Gabbard as an optional No.2) ?
Mr. Boring
How many jobs does Secretary Rubio have?
Aren’t ALL of our “elected” officials supposed to be of this caliber?
Just think…….. If we had only 20 Rubios.
An entire government?………..Mind boggling achievements would be commonplace.
PDJ Trump learned many hard lessons about the WDC Swamp as a new, non-politican businessman, Potus 45.
In spite of all of the persecutions he suffered against him in the tween,… he entered as 47 with much introspection about being 45 and very prepared to hit the ground running with a well selected and capable WH cabinet, sans Cassius types, and Trump Team to accomplish his America First/MAGA agenda with speed and accuracy,… as his first year record now attests.
No previous American president has performed so well, and so so fast as our President Trump has in year one as 47.
In addition, like 47,….”Little Marco” is now proving how Big he can be and become,…. roll on SOS, Rubio. More Winning, please!
Senator Chromedome (Coons); BFF of loser and former Senator Jeff Flake; make believe moderate; and make believe nice-guy is the biggest phony in the US Senate. People of Delaware, you own this loser, not to mention FJB.
“Despite the background of Rubio, working against many of MAGA’s interests (2010 – 2024), I have never seen a more articulate Secretary of State with complete command of every granular aspect to U.S. foreign operations. The MAGA-Rubio is perhaps the most skilled and articulate voice we have ever seen on our side.”
The expression on the face of the woman over Coons’s left shoulder says it all.
It is absolutely refreshing to witness his articulation.
As far as his road to Demascus…..Glenn Beck is famous for asking that exact question. What was the moment that turned you?
Rubio is not as swampy as some have been made you to believe.
FINALLY others are noticing that.
Rubio has no way back to being part of the establishment.
He is all in.
Rubio has LEFT the establishment way before 2024 but many refused to see that and have continued to trash him.
Marco is a perfect fit for executing the Monroe/Donroe Doctrine. He gets respect from Spanish heritage leaders in the hemisphere.