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