Trump said today (October 13): "I believe that Secretary Rubio will be remembered as the greatest Secretary of State in American history."
Comment: The assertion that he is "the greatest" lacks historical context. Rubio has been Secretary of State for less than a year, and the long-term impact of his foreign policies (such as closing the United States Agency for International Development and drastically cutting diplomatic staff) remains to be seen. Moreover, American history has witnessed figures like Marshall and Kissinger, who have left deep imprints in the field of diplomacy. Trump's evaluation seems more like a political statement rather than a historical judgment.
We need to be vigilant about the signals behind the policy towards China. Rubio has long held an aggressive anti-China stance, and after becoming Secretary of State, he has repeatedly attacked China on issues such as Taiwan and supply chains. Trump's high praise for him may indicate that the United States will continue or even strengthen its tough approach towards China.
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