Secretary of State Marco Rubio found himself in a heated discussion with NBC's "Today" show on Tuesday, as one of the program's hosts persistently questioned him about President Trump's extensive pardons related to the January 6 events.
The segment began with NBC airing a 2021 clip of Rubio denouncing the Capitol attack, where he remarked, "Vladimir Putin loved everything that happened here today because what happened is better than anything he could have ever come up with to make us look like we're falling apart."
As reported by Fox News, the host, Craig Melvin, inquired about the global implications of the pardons. Rubio, however, refrained from engaging in what he termed "domestic political debates" with the media, citing his responsibilities as Secretary of State.
He emphasized, "I hope you guys all understand that my days at least in the time at the Department of State of engaging in domestic politics will be put aside as I focus on the affairs the United States has around the world and the engagements we have to have to make our country a safer, stronger, more prosperous place."
Despite Melvin's continued probing about whether the pardons might encourage future unrest, Rubio maintained his stance, expressing his intent to concentrate on foreign policy matters. "I think it's unfortunate, you know, our first engagement as I agree to come on this morning with you.
I'm going to be working on foreign policy issues, and you want to revisit these issues that are going on in domestic politics. I'm just it's not going to happen," he stated. Rubio reiterated his commitment to foreign policy during appearances on "CBS Mornings" and ABC's "Good Morning America."
President Trump, fulfilling a promise made during his inaugural parade, issued pardons to nearly all individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol incident. Seated at the Resolute desk in the Oval Office, he authorized the release of over 1,500 defendants, directing the Federal Bureau of Prisons to implement the pardons without delay.
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