Senator Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, predicts a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2030. Meanwhile, Trump's Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi, grapples with questions about potential pardons for Capitol riot defendants.
Donald Trump 's nominee for secretary of state, Marco Rubio , has stated that he anticipates the US 'will have to deal with' a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the end of this decade. Rubio made this comment during his appearance before a bipartisan Senate committee, preceding a vote on his suitability for the role. He asserted that China is America's 'biggest threat' and attributed the escalating risk to America's shift towards globalism. Outlining his approach to implementing Mr.
Trump's 'America First' vision, Rubio emphasized that the United States must prioritize its 'core national interests above all else.' He argued that Washington must take a more assertive stance to compete with Beijing and strongly criticized the Chinese government's human rights record. 'If we don't change course,' he warned, 'we are going to live in a world where much of what matters to us daily, from our security to our health, will be dependent on whether the Chinese allow us to have it or not.'Rubio's remarks were briefly interrupted by protesters, including one who spoke in Spanish about Latin American countries that the US has imposed sanctions upon. The senator, who if successful, would be the first Hispanic person to serve as the top US diplomat, responded with humor: 'I get bilingual protests which is kind of cool.' Meanwhile, a confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi, Mr. Trump's choice for attorney general, also commenced on Wednesday. Bondi faced scrutiny regarding the president-elect's pledge to pardon individuals prosecuted for their involvement in the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. When asked if she believes those defendants should be pardoned, Bondi neither confirmed nor denied supporting Mr. Trump on the matter, stating she would advise him 'on a case-by-case basis.' She condemned any violence against law enforcement officers in the country. Senate hearings for Trump's cabinet picks began yesterday, with his controversial nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, being the first to appear. Hegseth, a former combat veteran and Fox News host, has faced allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking, and has expressed disparaging views about minorities and women in military combat roles. His hearing was repeatedly disrupted by protesters, and he was severely criticized by the leading Democrat on the committee, who stated: 'You lack the character and composure and competence to hold the position of defense.'
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