Marco Rubio: The Resurgence of Political Terrorism

In a profound address, the Secretary of State lays out the case for our civilization, and the need to defend it from the resurgence of leftwing political violence that seeks to tear it down.

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NOTE: Marco Rubio has become one of the greatest Secretaries of State in our history. Here he lays out the case for dismantling left-wing terror networks, which is well worth your time. But more than that, he articulates the case for our civilization, with a moral clarity few American leaders have managed. — RDM

by Marco Rubio
July 16. 2026

I want to thank the whole team here at the State Department as well for putting this together. It’s — it truly is an unprecedented event on an unprecedented issue — moment, I should say, in our history.

So let me start by saying that the most essential duty of the state — the first responsibility, frankly, of any government of any kind — is the protection of its people, is the protection of its country. This is a sacred obligation that should transcend all political and all ideological divisions. It is why, for example, we have militaries. It’s why we have intelligence agencies…