Duval Times

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently appeared on The Sean Hannity Show to discuss a range of pressing issues. One of the topics he addressed was the pro-Hamas protests that have been taking place on American college campuses. Rubio expressed concern over the influence of misinformation and indoctrination, particularly on platforms like TikTok. He remarked, "It’s reflected in the polling, where Americans under a certain age are amazingly…pro-Hamas in their views of what’s happening in the region."

Rubio also highlighted the hypocrisy of some protesters who claim to support liberal causes but fail to recognize the lack of rights in the places they defend. He stated, "None of those rights exist in the places that they are defending." He further criticized their selective outrage, pointing out their lack of protest when Hamas launched attacks against Israel.

The senator also discussed his resolution urging the Biden Administration to revoke the visas of terrorist sympathizers. He emphasized that individuals who support or encourage support for terrorist organizations should not be granted visas. Rubio expressed frustration that his resolution was blocked by a Democrat, but vowed to continue pushing for its implementation. He clarified that revoking visas is not a violation of the First Amendment, but rather a logical consequence of supporting a terrorist organization.

Addressing the increase in attacks from Iranian proxies on U.S. personnel, Rubio highlighted the role of Iran in coordinating and supporting these groups. He stated, "It is pretty clear that these groups are attacking us at Iran’s direction." Rubio stressed the importance of deterrence and called for a clear message to Iran that any attacks on Americans would be attributed to them and would result in a response.

Turning to the challenges facing Israel's military, Rubio acknowledged that while these groups may not be able to defeat Israel militarily, they can cause significant harm and pose a threat to both military and civilian sites. He expressed hope that the situation would not escalate to that point.

Lastly, Rubio addressed the challenges to U.S. global leadership posed by China, Russia, and Iran. He argued that these countries share a common goal of diminishing American influence and promoting their own worldviews. Rubio criticized the Biden Administration's approach, suggesting that it is too conciliatory towards China and has allowed individuals sympathetic to the Iranian regime to hold positions of power. He warned that these nations perceive America as being in decline and are testing its response to their actions.

Rubio concluded by stating, "This axis is real. It’s not like on a piece of paper like NATO. But these are groups that share intelligence now. They share weaponry, and they coordinate tactics." He expressed concern that this coordination could lead to further tests from China in the Asia-Pacific region, taking advantage of perceived distractions in the Middle East.

In his appearance on The Sean Hannity Show, Senator Rubio provided insights into the pro-Hamas protests, the need to revoke visas of terrorist sympathizers, the challenges faced by Israel's military, and the threats to U.S. global leadership. His comments shed light on important issues and underscore the need for a strong and decisive response to these challenges.

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