Duval Times

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently appeared on ABC's This Week where he discussed various pressing issues, including the ISIS terrorist attack in Russia, ISIS’s resurgence, and the anti-Israel sentiment within the Democratic Party.

Rubio expressed deep concerns about the ISIS terrorist attack in Russia, highlighting the group's ability to reconstitute itself following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. He emphasized the potential threat posed by ISIS's exploitation of trafficking networks to move operatives across borders, including the US. Rubio warned, "If they can do what they did in Moscow in the United States, they would do it in a heartbeat. They want to do it."

Regarding ISIS's resurgence, Rubio pointed out the group's revival after the US departure from Afghanistan, allowing them to operate openly and plan external attacks. He stressed the importance of vigilance in monitoring ISIS's activities, stating, "It’s something we have to be very vigilant about when we have a border in which nine million people have come across in the last three years."

On the topic of anti-Israel sentiment within the Democratic base, Rubio criticized the pressure faced by the President from the pro-Hamas faction of the party. He underscored the importance of supporting Israel in the face of threats from groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, emphasizing that the conflict is not merely territorial but an existential battle for Israel's survival. Rubio urged for a strong stance in support of Israel, stating, "Anyone who doesn’t understand that is, whether they know it or not, an enemy of Israel, or at least on the side of what could lead to the destruction of the Jewish state."

Rubio's insights on these critical issues shed light on the complex challenges facing the US in the realm of national security and international relations.