Key Highlights From the Munich Security Conference
• Rubio’s Message:
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told attendees that the U.S. and Europe “belong together,” striking a notably different tone from last year’s address by Vice President JD Vance.
• Shift in Strategy:
Rubio said the Trump administration envisions a new framework for the U.S.–European alliance, emphasizing that Washington wants “allies who can defend themselves so no adversaries will feel inclined to challenge our collective strength.”
• High U.S. Presence:
More than 50 members of Congress and other American officials are in Munich, including leading Democrats who are presenting their own foreign policy visions and proposing alternative paths for U.S. global leadership.