_WHAT’S HAPPENING_
President Donald Trump’s foreign policy has become a defining feature of his administration as he undertakes major initiatives abroad, including aggressive moves in Venezuela, renewed efforts to acquire Greenland, a tougher posture toward China, and attempts to shape the outcome of growing unrest in Iran.
As these efforts intensify, the spotlight on Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues to shine brighter, who is serving simultaneously as secretary of state and national security advisor, the first to hold both roles since Henry Kissinger. His traditionally hawkish Republican approach has gained in popularity within the MAGA coalition, now increasingly being viewed as a 2028 favorite.
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