Rubio in Greece digs into past to tout Trump’s ‘America first’ approach

In the shadow of the Parthenon, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a classically inspired defense of Donald Trump’s "America first" foreign policy on Wednesday. Speaking in Athens, Rubio's sweeping address appeared tailored for potential campaign ads as he urged Europe to "awaken from its slumber" and reject a future of decline.

Rubio drew historical parallels from the founders, philosophers, and conquerors of antiquity to the modern American spirit, as well as his family's journey to the United States. He warned that the western world is at an "inflection point" and defended America’s "unapologetic pursuit of national power."

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"The word nationalism became a dirty word, so we tore down our monuments," Rubio stated. "We condemned our own history, and in too many places, we taught our children to be ashamed of the country they would inherit."

He emphasized that the western world must either maintain its leadership or resign itself to a future of atrophy and servitude. "Under President Trump, the United States has made its choice," he continued, highlighting the need to take back control of supply chains and rebuild defense capabilities.