Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses the future of USAID and his trips to Panama and El Salvador on Fox News. He emphasizes America's focus on protecting the region, combating illegal immigration, and countering China's influence.
Key Points
Focus on protecting national security interests
Efforts to counter China's influence in the region
Building alliances with democratic partners
Pros
Focus on protecting the region and national security interests
Efforts to counter China's influence in the Western Hemisphere
Success in building alliances with democratic partners
Cons
Criticism of previous administrations for overlooking the region
Controversial stance on illegal immigration and deportations