Rubio Tells All U.S. Diplomats They Have to Talk Like Trump [View all]

Rubio Tells All U.S. Diplomats They Have to Talk Like Trump
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Envoys have been told to ask “Would the President say this?” before commenting on world affairs.
Tom Sanders
Reporter
Updated Jul. 18 2025 8:12AM EDT
Published Jul. 18 2025 7:42AM EDT


Marco Rubio has instructed U.S. diplomats not to comment on the legitimacy or fairness of foreign elections, breaking with decades of American diplomatic practice.

The memo, sent to all Foreign Service officers overseas, states that U.S. missions abroad will no longer be issuing election-related statements or social media posts unless there is a “clear and compelling” foreign policy reason for doing so.

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The only legitimate election-related messages from now on should come from the secretary of state himself, the president, or an official department spokesperson, the memo read, warning diplomats not to speak on such issues without explicit approval.

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The move marks a wider shift by the Trump administration to downplay the promotion of democracy and human rights around the globe, as the president increasingly cosies up to autocratic leaders and pushes his “America First” approach to foreign policy.

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https://www.thedailybeast.com/marco-rubio-bans-diplomats-from-criticizing-foreign-elections/