Rubio Defends Trump’s Iran Call By Reminding Americans Why They Elected Him

Following Tuesday's midterm elections, Secretary of State Marco Rubio used a Friday appearance to defend President Donald Trump's handling of Iran, arguing that voters chose Trump precisely so he would take on difficult problems. Daily Wire reports that Rubio, who also serves as National Security Adviser, tied some of Tuesday's damage to Trump's readiness to act when it offers no political payoff.

Rubio, a former Florida senator, said that Trump starts each day focused on the public and on protecting the country from those who want to harm it and its way of life. Earlier presidents, he said, took the easy path of leaving the Iran problem for a successor, whereas Trump chose to confront it. Rubio described Iran's government as radical and terroristic and said the world cannot tolerate it possessing a weapon of mass destruction.

Rubio said Trump acted for Americans, not himself: "he did it for you." He added that current and future generations owe gratitude, and that he is honored to serve as Secretary of State.

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