Rubio backs Trump policy while telling trans-Atlantic allies 'our home may be in the Western hemisphere, but we will always be a child of Europe' | Fortune

"Reminding his audience at the annual Munich Security Conference about America's centuries-long roots in Europe, Rubio said the United States would remain forever tied to the continent even as it pushes for changes in the relationship and the institutions that have been the bulwark of the post-World War II world order. Rubio addressed the conference a year after Vice President JD Vance stunned the same audience with a harsh critique of European values."

"On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had opened this year's gathering by calling for the U.S. and Europe to "repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together," saying that even the U.S. isn't powerful enough to go it alone in an world whose old order no longer exists. But he and other European officials made clear that they will stand by their values, including their approach to free speech, climate change and free trade."

"While offering a calmer and more reassuring tone, Rubio made clear that the Trump administration is sticking to its guns on policy. He denounced "a climate cult" and "an unprecedented wave of mass migration that threatens the cohesion of our societies." Rubio argued that the "euphoria" of the Western victory in the Cold War led to a "dangerous delusion that we had entered 'the end of history,' that every nation would ""

The U.S. offered a reassuring but firm message to America's allies at the Munich Security Conference, asserting centuries-long ties to Europe and intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance. The U.S. signaled commitment to remain tied to the continent while pushing changes to relationships and post-World War II institutions. Administration rhetoric has included threats over tariffs and criticisms of allies, while European leaders called for repairing trans-Atlantic trust and affirmed their values on free speech, climate policy, and free trade. The U.S. criticized a "climate cult" and warned of "an unprecedented wave of mass migration that threatens the cohesion of our societies."

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