Rubio Says US and Europe Belong Together, Urges Alignment With Trumps Vision for Western Revival

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 14, 2026. Alexandra Beier / POOL / AFP via Getty ImagesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European leaders on Feb. 14 that Washington is not walking away from the transatlantic alliance, but he called for a renewed partnership that aligns with President Donald Trump’s push for national revival, tougher border control, and a return to industrial and military strength.Addressing the annual Munich Security Conference, Rubio sought to reassure governments unsettled by a year of tensions over trade, defense spending, and U.S. rhetoric at times critical of NATO.