Secretary Rubio Says US Wants Europe ‘to Be Strong’ in Munich Speech

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the United States wants Europe “to be strong” and reaffirmed the transatlantic alliance. Rubio emphasized that America and Europe are “inheritors of Western civilization” and must stand together against global threats, while also warning that Washington is prepared to act alone if allies fail to meet challenges.