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Rubio melts down on air over accusation U.S. is ‘placating Putin’ (www.thedailybeast.com)

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio grew visibly frustrated during an ABC News interview when questioned about the Trump administration’s approach to Russia.

Defending Trump’s push for peace talks with Putin, Rubio insisted negotiations were necessary but admitted the administration didn’t know Russia’s demands.

He clashed with host George Stephanopoulos over Trump’s refusal to call Putin a dictator and the U.S. siding with Russia in a recent UN vote.

Rubio also compared Trump’s handling of Ukraine to Biden’s approach to Israel, further escalating tensions.

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[-] meowmeowbeanz@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 months ago

Screaming on air won’t hide the fact that appeasement never stops aggressors.

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[-] iN8sWoRLd@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

"What is wrong with being a peacemaker?" When the bully punches you dont ask him what he wants just punch him back you pussy.

[-] notsoshaihulud@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Listening to this guy reminded me of Thank You for Smoking, which is a dark comedy of a tobacco industry spokes person trying to make smoking cool and acceptable again. So much bullshit, so little substance. Marco, we've all seen your face during the meeting, bullshitting like this won't save it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3eeTjK0qZY

[-] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 1 points 2 months ago

Rubio also compared Trump’s handling of Ukraine to Biden’s approach to Israel, further escalating tensions.

Well good thing he got that far. Now we just need to teach him that Apartheid is ba—

I think I see the problem now.

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