Rubio Melts Down at Reporter’s ‘Stupid’ Question
The Daily Beast • • general
Key Points:
- Senator Marco Rubio strongly defended the U.S. military's response to Iranian fire in the Strait of Hormuz, calling a reporter's question about maintaining a ceasefire "stupid" and emphasizing the necessity of defensive action.
- Rubio clarified that the U.S. destroyers were operating in international waters and responded appropriately to Iranian attacks, stating it would be unreasonable not to counter missiles or drones fired at U.S. ships.
- When pressed about ongoing hostilities potentially undermining a ceasefire, Rubio redirected blame to Iran and reiterated that the U.S. must respond to aggression, asserting that only "stupid countries" fail to retaliate when attacked.
- Rubio declined to comment on President Trump's public dispute with the pope, stating he would not disclose any advice given to the president and affirming that Trump acts in the best interest of the United States.
