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In an exclusive interview with Breitbart News, he described Americans as the heirs of Greek and Roman civilization whose values and achievements should be embraced rather than apologized for.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe are the heirs\u2014we inherited from Greece and from Rome, and ultimately through Europe, many of the values that today underpin our country,\u201d Rubio said. \u201cThe only culture and the only civilization in the world today who seems apologetic about its history and its achievements is the West, and it\u2019s having a dramatic impact on foreign policy.\u201d<\/p>\n
He argued that rediscovering this shared heritage under President Trump is essential and that other Western leaders are increasingly receptive, even if translating the view into policy takes time.<\/p>\n
On 2028 and focus on the job<\/strong><\/p>\n Rubio declined to discuss any potential 2028 presidential run, saying he has already answered those questions and is focused on his two roles. He noted that Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and others are likewise concentrated on their work.<\/p>\n Energy and Greece<\/strong><\/p>\n Rubio highlighted Greece\u2019s role in energy exploration and as a geographic connector between Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. He said Greece\u2019s openness to developing resources and its position for pipelines and transit make it well placed to help reduce European dependence on adversarial energy suppliers.<\/p>\n He recalled that Trump was mocked in his first term for warning that German reliance on Russian gas left Europe vulnerable\u2014something that later proved accurate. Rubio expressed hope that other European countries will follow Greece\u2019s example on energy production and diversification.<\/p>\n US-Greece relations after Guilfoyle<\/strong><\/p>\n This was Rubio\u2019s first major interview since the resignation of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle. He said it had been only a couple of days since her departure and the administration was not yet ready to name a replacement, but that the relationship between the two countries remains as strong as ever and will only grow stronger.<\/p>\n He specifically praised Greece\u2019s role in NATO, noting it is one of the few countries that increased defense spending independently of pressure from Trump.<\/p>\n \u201cWell, Greece is an important country, very important. They\u2019re a great ally of the United States,\u201d Rubio said. \u201cThey\u2019ve been helping us in so many different ways, and they\u2019re important for our future. They\u2019re at the cornerstone of so much of what we care about, whether it\u2019s energy independence, whether it\u2019s regional stability, whether it\u2019s NATO, and the role they play in NATO. So Greece deserves a strong and good ambassador that has access to and the confidence of the president.\u201d<\/p>\n He added that the administration would take time to identify the right person and go through the confirmation process, while ensuring a capable team remains on the ground. \u201cIn no way should any of this be viewed as a de-emphasizing of the Greek relationship. On the contrary, I think it\u2019s so important to us that it is important that the person that\u2019s there have the complete support and confidence of the president.\u201d<\/p>\n Western Hemisphere shift<\/strong><\/p>\n Rubio pointed to a series of elections across Latin America that have produced pro-American, anti-cartel leaders as a major under-appreciated success of the second Trump term. Recent votes in Colombia and Peru brought conservative, pro-American presidents to power, and Brazil appears headed in a similar direction. He said a central focus of the second Trump term has been the United States\u2019 own backyard in the Western Hemisphere, and that President Trump has not received enough credit for the shift.<\/p>\n He linked the trend in part to the shutdown of USAID and the redirection of foreign aid toward US interests rather than groups he described as anti-American.<\/p>\n Ukraine<\/strong><\/p>\n On the Russia-Ukraine war, Rubio said the core dispute centers on the remaining Ukrainian-held portion of Donetsk, which Kyiv views as its last defensible line before Kyiv itself. He said the recent temporary waiver allowing more Russian diesel onto global markets was driven by US economic needs amid energy disruptions elsewhere, not by favoritism toward either side. The US remains ready to mediate but sees no easy path to a settlement.<\/p>\n Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n Rubio said the administration\u2019s military actions have prevented Iran from building a conventional missile-and-drone shield behind which it could pursue a nuclear weapon. He described current US efforts as focused on securing oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz while imposing severe sanctions that deny Tehran resources for proxies and its own programs.<\/p>\n The interview took place on 15 October 2026 at the State Department.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong> Breitbart News (Matthew Boyle, 18 October 2026) <\/p>\n
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