Speaking to reporters in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Secretary Rubio delivered remarks about central Asia and the importance of the region to U.S. interests. Central Asia, the “stans”, are a significant opportunity due to their location between Asia and the Federation of Russia.
Secretary Rubio answered a question about the Ukraine-Russia conflict by saying the United States will continue looking for opportunities to help end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Rubio said the war has brought enormous loss of life and destruction, warning of the risk of escalation and the possibility of the conflict spreading into another country.
Rubio stressed that diplomacy requires continued efforts and said the ultimate test will be whether Russia and Ukraine are willing to make concessions to reach a deal. The Secretary of State also addressed Ukraine’s use of Star Shield and said the United States remains focused on ending the war. WATCH:
As both Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, Marco Rubio is a key person to watch on the issues surrounding Ukraine specifically because of his prior tenure on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI). Remember, the CIA and USAID were the originators of the 2014 Maidan revolution and later the installation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Rubio is one of the key people who knows exactly what the U.S. influence operation was inside Ukraine.
CIA is at war with Russia and despite all his efforts, PDJT does not control the CIA. No president has control of CIA.
….and you know this how?
While we have all speculated that total control of all CIA operations is not possible…..you make a strong assertion and present this as if it is fact.
Reining in the CIA is one of the unstated objectives of my website.
How about you Monti? “and you know this how?” How about you present your “speculated” BS evidence on the level of control the Godless CIA really have? Don’t you think it’s better to OVERESTIMATE the CIA control fact or fiction????
…<fact or fiction>…that is the question isn’t it grasshopper? I asked a question, I requested proof, the burden to provide proof does not lie at my door. Why do you feel that your toes have been stepped upon?
Because too many democrats are employed there and they constantly put their thumb on the political scale seldom in an effort to protect this country..
They’ve taken over the State government of Virginia from their base in Langley.
Do you think it’s a coincidence that the first County to cheat (besides the old democratic New York, Chicago machines) was Fairfax, while it was still a red County. Fairfax cheated Oliver North out of his Senate seat.
Patriot cleaning time. Expose and sweep them out.
This is very true. I have lived in the Communist Democrat DC area for almost 50 years. I know ex CIA and they were all Leftist.
The entire Federal Government is infiltrated by Leftist. Probably around 80 to 90%. The rest are mostly Center Right and only a extremely small % are MAGA America First.
If it was up to me I would reduce the size of the
Federal Government to cinder and move what remains far from Communist Dem Urban Hell Holes and their aligned suburbs.
Yes SaberF, I was hoping that when Trump first got elected he would move ALL fed government departments the H*&l out of DC and into places like Fairbanks Alaska where they could do little harm. I am not disparaging Fairbanks one bit but lets be honest, it is damn cold there. This would have gone a long way toward breaking up the cancer that is DC.
Unfortunately many posters here don’t really understand proof. Statistics or correlation or circumstantial is not proof.
An example. Shaky Amy Allah Akbar Klobuchar has been portrayed in an ad that she is connected to, enabled, or ignored the Somali Fraud in MN.
https://www.americanexperiment.org/klobuchar-fraud-connection-1-million-to-suspicious-somali-nonprofit/
This is circumstantial evidence which is not proof but it does create lots of suspicion that generates questions.
Follow the money!
This isn’t a courtroom. It’s a discussion forum. Speculation and hearsay are allowed.
What’s clear is that the CIA has acted against the interests of the American people for a long time. Example the JFK assassination, and the Covid conspiracy. Just two examples of CIA malfeasance. You seem to be a government agent (or paid performer) for our friends at CIA…. Have a nice day
There’s Sea Island, and then there’s Sea Lioning.
Guess it’s time for a thorough doge deep check on every CIA spook. If they’re somewhere they shouldn’t be, up to no good and getting money from any deepstate branch, cut them off and leave them there. Spot checks on desk jockeys to explain every penny.
Monti, she knows it by History and Observation.
We do usually give links or IMO maybe..
Depends on the circumstances…
For example, I rely on my memory when history is the subject matter simply due to the fact that modern “history” has been “revised” to be politically correct and to make past liberal politicians look like heroes rather than the commies they really were…
Not according to the Comments Guidelines
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/08/02/guidelines-for-comments-8/
I have lived in the Communist Democrat DC area for almost 50 years. I don’t need citations. I live it every Fing day!
Thank you
How about JFK ?
Once one understands that which originated and has directed the CIA; as POTUS Harry Truman became aware of after his signed the order, it becomes crystal clear that the helm of the ship, while using the valor of the well intended, designs as a key element in the march to global tyranny. CIA, CFR, the Chatham House it’s Royal Institute of International Affairs, and the seven Ivy League fraternities which and have provided directorship since inception… Mrs Sunshine’s learning is better understood. And, with more understanding we just might undo what Harry Truman wished for and what John Kennedy died for.
Seeing as Harry was a 33rd degree mason, maybe that was the plan all along?
Some of the finest people I know are Free Masons. To me technically, there are only 3 Degrees, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The rest are all honorary. For me, the highest I could go was the 32nd. The Rosicrucian Fraternity opened my eyes! Ben Franklin was a member, as well as other Founding Fathers.
She doesn’t. She just likes to be the first commenters or inserts a reply comment after intitial comments and ofter stirs up negativity and undermines ongoing efforts of the administration. It’s her M.O. Most her recognize it for what it is.
No one appears to be seconding your motion.
They already have.
I’m here late but heartily second it
Thanks for the cue.
I’m seconding her right now.
They only had 23 minutes ??
And she generally makes pronouncements she knows people believe or want to hear, like one would do when running a popularity contest.
Exactly. Same old. Same old.
Thank you
Yes and no. We can’t all agree with what each other says. There are valid points but also moral opinions on which I completely disagree and don’t need to be included in her statements at all.
Agree, totally.
Monti,
The book by Scott Horton may back up Sunshine’s assertion, the book’s title is: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine. At almost 700 pages with ~ 6000 footnotes it is incredibly detailed – although I admit I have not read it, I intend to do so. The reviews are mostly positive. From what I have read so far I can’t believe that the State Dept. and CIA are NOT involved.
I’m including a partial review from a reader at GoodReads:
“…A note about his sourcing: For the skeptic, don’t think that Scott only sources fringe publications, illegitimate kooks, or RT and TASS. It is evident that Horton goes well out of his way to cite NYT, WaPo, CNN, and the entire neocon establishment and lets them hang themselves by their own words. A critic cannot possibly accuse the author of cherry-picking his sources or relying on “misinformation”. An honorable mention must include his vicious takedown of the liars Fiona Hill, Charlie Savage, John Brennan, and James Clapper.
And lastly, one should not callously accuse Horton of being “pro-Russian”. That is not his argument. He is no fan of Vladimir Putin. He is an anti-war activist and specifically opposes the 2022 invasion, giving several peaceful alternatives that should have been taken instead. Nor is the author “anti-American”. His ideology is rooted in peaceful libertarianism, of a brand that is unfortunately somewhat unique to America. Nor is the author partisan. He is equally acerbic in his criticisms of every administration since the end of the Cold War, both Republican and Democrat.
In short, this book is not for the light-hearted, for the partisan hack, or the dishonest bad-faith actor. This book is reserved for the intellectually honest, good faith intellectuals, who are interested in the nonpartisan evidence-based history of US-Russia relations over the last 30 years and how we wound up in such a disastrous state of affairs.
You may find some bad reviews, but invariably they ALWAYS will just drone on about “pro-Russian talking points”, “America-bashing”, “Putin apologist”, “how much did Russia pay you?” etc. They NEVER dare to refute specific arguments that Horton makes, because they simply are unable to do so in the face of the deluge of evidence against them…”
Here is a link to the author’s website for the book:
https://scotthorton.org/product/provoked/
Superb reference to factual information.
Thank you.
Jmp2cth I will attempt to check this out. 700 pages is a bit daunting but we shall see. Thank you.
That sounds very similar to the response to claims of election fraud. “You cannot PROVE that, can you?”
The system has been deliberately constructed in such a way that election fraud, and CIA misconduct, is easy to engage in and difficult to prove. But we do know that the CIA has broken the law in the past and faced zero consequences for doing it. In 2014 it was found that the CIA was spying on the Senate Intelligence Committee. That should have been an explosive scandal leading to a top-to-bottom overhaul of the CIA.
What was actually done? Nothing.
Hummm…. Only speculation, but why doesn’t POTUS use emissaries from the CIA in his dealings with foreign governments?
That’s not correct – the UK gives the order.
Just adding: the UK also gave the order to Bush to attack Iraq using the bogus reason of ‘weapons of mass destruction etc’.
No doubt about that. The global elites with money and influence have enormous power. Nearly everyone can be bought, and that is exactly what is going on. The country club elites are the problem. God bless President Trump. I have faith in no one but him. Have a great day, treepers 🙂
I think many people agree with this as do I. Radcliff is there to placate Trump and be a buffer while business as usual carries on.
What I will say is, people do control the CIA. Those people have names, we just don’t know who they are and how they interact. Who they are and what tribe they are part of is unknown to everyone, including many people on the inside. It’s this magic curtain of insulation that has existed for generations now.
My theory is 5eyes is a corrupt global cabal and we need to destroy it. Just my opinion.
The president has the authority to revoke the security clearance of corrupt CIA officials and employees…
He should have done so to help Tulsi, but chose to leave her “twisting in the wind”…
If he did something so blatant then congress would successfully impeach him. He’s in a high stakes game of cat and mouse essentially.
You are so right.
jjoy just likes to criticize the President. Her behavior is the exact opposite of her name.
What I can’t figure out is what she and people like her want. Nothing and no one is good enough. Their comments are aimed at getting President Trump to destroy himself and the administration. Sort of like Tucker the fool. These people must have an end game in mind. Logic says it’s a six-foot deep hole.
Well they did dismantle U.S.A.I.D. which was obviously a CIA front.
Sounds like the President has more control than you think.
Maybe, maybe not enough: we will see.
Yes, that and other things such as cleaning out people who think it’s their job to run the government.
One careful step at a time.
Yes, that and other things such as cleaning out people who think it’s their job to run the government.
One careful step at a time. President Trump builds new foundations before he destroys old ones.
you can say that again
Gotcha!!
If no control of the CIA were possible, why would President Trump even bother to try to work out a deal for ending the war? Wouldn’t he just focus on other things and not focus on issues that could involve the CIA?
Is there a possibility that Trump has changed the power base of the CIA and the City of London? The CIA had functioned like the enforcement arm of the British financial empire. Given Trump’s success over the Strait of Hormuz, the City of London lost control over the supply of the world’s oil and gas, as well as loss of their insurance market.
I think it might have been true in the past that no president had control of the CIA. But I am not so certain that it is true at present regarding President Trump.
He is careful to not only work step by step, but to have new structures in place before destroying old ones. He’s a very practical man.
Remember Butler, all the hallmarks of a sloppy CIA operation. Trump learned to tread lightly and work around these enemies of the republic
The president wasn’t even able to stop Victoria Nudelman from handing out cookies to her Ukie warriors.
This occurred in 2013 under Obama. Obama/Biden administration were actively meddling in Ukraine. Not sure how this comment has anything to do with the current President not being able to control the CIA. If anything, it supports Obama/Biden working alongside the CIA.
This was proven true with the shot that was heard around the world.
What was once installed could also be uninstalled.
Yes, the CIA needs to go back under the control of the Military.
Civilian Control has been a total failure since day one.
You already have DIA for that.
When was CIA under military control?
CIA was created in 1947. Before that, the government used civilian Office of Strategic Services for intelligence and operations, and the Department of the Military’s Intelligence Division-called G-2. The FBI had their own intelligence division, too. None of them shared information, that’s why the CIA was created.
Mark Milley? Graduated Princeton and part of the cabal. We want him?
To give pedicures to Chairman Xi.
Get rid of the poofta King Charles III
The entire franco/germanic crap have instigated eurowars for over 1,000 years plus and it is why our ancestors got out of their filth and created the freedom of an American Republic.
It is so reassuring to listen to Secretary Rubio. His calm yet direct manner and the intelligence he projects is second to none. If he chooses to run for the office of President, he will have my support.
Just imagine the Republican nominee for president, Marco Rubio, in a debate with any Democrat during the campaign. He would wipe them out..
I like Vice President JD Vance, a great deal, but Marco Rubio is wearing many hats and doing an incredibly good job for this country. I hope he runs and gets the nomination.
With the recent comments by JD Vance about his family and not sure about running in 2028, the door is open now for Marco. He previously said he wouldn’t run if JD did. Not revealing is smart for JD because it allows Rubio to also speculate without declaring.
They have jobs to do and now is not the time for 2028, even though they are definitely working on a strategy.
Strategy wise, I don’t think JD would benefit from being VP again under Marco. He would be better off building his resume and maybe Marco could appoint him to cabinet or something. On the other side of strategy Rubio would not benefit from being VP for 4 or 8 years. If JD “builds his muscle” for 8 years, he could come back much stronger than he is now and his kids would be older.
I’m not advocating but watch for Ron DeSantis to make some moves. He has done a good job in FL and Trump speaks highly of him even though many here will never accept him.
Maybe JD’s finally figured out how to read the room and knows he cannot win?
JD’s just not Presidential material.
His past is too sketchy and he keeps dubious company.
DeSantis isn’t Presidential material either.
If JD or RDeS get the nomination, this country is toast.
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Marco is GREAT keeps getting BETTER AND BETTER
You can say that again!
Marco is GREAT…and keeps getting BETTER AND BETTER!
😁😁😁😁
Hopefully, Rubio’s insight from his committee days will help guide the mission to end the corruption and wasting of US dollars and stockpiles.
Knowing how the diminutive piano player was installed should assist in his removal.
Remember this from the article?
blah blah blah……”because of his prior tenure on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI)”
That and his association with McStain and the Gang of Eight “Reach-Across-The-Aisle” amnesty makes him highly suspect. I, for one, will NOT be supporting Rubio for anything other than retirement to Fox News.
Prediction: If Rubio ends up the Next Commander-in-Chief, deportations will slow to a trickle again and we will hear more crap about “we can’t deport them all” and “they must have some type of amnesty”.
You heard it here first.
I don’t think he’s eligible.
He was born in Miami Florida. He’s eligible.
i DISAGREE –
The NATIONAL JOURNAL Stated that HIS PARENTS WERE NOT CITIZENS in 1971
https://web.archive.org/web/20260905141306/https://www.nationaljournal.com/s/22447/
NATIONAL JOURNAL – ” National Journal is an American advisory services company based in Washington, D.C., offering services in government affairs, advocacy communications, stakeholder mapping, and policy brands research for government and business leaders. ”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Journal
if watzername from Somalia is a citizen… And Barack was a citizen….
Obama broke that mold!
We’re both of his parents citizens at the time of his birth? Guess that Constitutional requirement went out the window with Obama.
No it didn’t go out the window. They merely ignore it, just like they ignore the American citizens while installing into office whomever they choose. Just like they ignore everything else in the US Constitution that interferes with their totalitarian control.
How did Obammy the Indonesian work out for us?
Disagree
The fact that none of my predictions has come true is merely proof of my farsightedness.
How about a Hegseth and Gabbard combination?
This is why the CIA has been corrupted since its creation.
https://aim4truth.org/2025/03/25/jfk-files-unmasks-chilling-truth-the-british-pilgrims-society-secretly-pulls-the-cias-strings-in-false-flags-assassinations-and-coups/
Whoa! Worth every minute I spent reading. Well, that certainly clears up a few (a bunch of) things! “The men who just want to be left alone” will awaken and say — no more!!!
Quote from Alexandr Solzhenitsyn:
https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/12279767-the-most-terrifying-force-of-death-comes-from-the-hands
Rubio is one of the key people who knows exactly what the U.S. influence operation was inside Ukraine….
He only knows what he’s told as if IC tell them everything or anything really.
Did the Uzbeks drink Rubio’s battery fluid?
?
Ya lost me with this one.
Maybe Rubio gave them dead batteries…
Free of charge 🙂
oh, SNAP!
(mic drop)
Uzbecks!
I wonder if this central Asian tour is primarily about increasing US influence in the region, expanding trade ties with Russia, or about keeping tabs on China. I’m sure it can be all three of these, but I do wonder what the primary motive is. I’ve lately assumed it was about trade with Russia, since we can’t count on western Europe for anything anymore. But if you look at the map, the “stans” sit right in between Russia, China, and Iran.
Since Samarkand, Uzbekistan is the Middle of Nowhere, one wonders where the Secretary of State is actually going? Perhaps meeting up with Lavrov at some spot to talk about paying for the top Iranian officials’ evacuations to Moscow, since they are all flat broke.
LAVROV is in IRAN, i Read…
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/lavrov-in-iran-as-moscow-looks-to-mediate-in-war-228328
He is not there to help them win. He is there to help them surrender. The Islamic Republic is at its end.
It could be that Presidents Trump and Putin are working on deals that would establish a US-Russian arc across the polar regions, and conceivably make Europe a dependent region. That would mean the long-overdue end of NATO, and maybe of the EU as well. If they can bring in the Central Asian ‘stans in as well, that would also constrain China. Can something like this be accomplished within the next two years? I worry that the main obstacle will be Congress.
His connection to the deep state vis a vis the vital organ of the SSCI is Rubio’s Achilles’s Heel. That’s a tough cord to make disappear.
Can’t make the inconvenient truth disappear, it’s always there just below the conservative veneer, but pretending not to notice is our strength.
Let’s all be respectful to each other. We have to stick together and beat the dems, dsa and communists. They include blm, antifa and the rest of the lowlife rioters and trouble makers. And murderers. Don’t forget Charlie and all these women killing their kids or the wannabes clapping for them.
“Marco Rubio and Jeanette Rubio enjoy a royal welcome in Uzbekistan”
“Liddle” Marco is actually taller than most of those people.
Marco cuts a good figure and speaks without notes on all the facts involved.
We don’t know now the 2028 ticket turns out, but if we are blessed enough to keep the White House, Rubio. needs to remain Secretary of State, to erase all the mistakes of the past, Kissinger and Albright, especially!
Remain Secretary of State. Now ^^that^^ I agree with.
President Trump spoke with the press today about the Ukraine.
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Rubio continues to impress, he never misses a beat and doesn’t suffer fools.