The Spanish journalist Federico Jiménez Losantos issued a harsh criticism against the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, for his role in the recent meeting at the White House, where the President of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelenski, was treated with evident disdain.
During his radio show, Es la mañana de Federico, the broadcaster described as “abuse” the meeting between Zelenski and President Donald Trump along with Vice President J.D. Vance, criticizing them for the manner in which they interacted with the Ukrainian leader, which he deemed akin to “schoolyard bullies.”
In his diatribe, Jiménez Losantos referred to Trump and Vance as “disgusting garbage” and questioned the acquiescence of the Secretary of State as a despicable maneuver strategically doomed to a dangerous failure, as it distances the United States from its European allies and brings it closer to Vladimir Putin's Russia, something he did not expect to see in the values of a Cuban-American politician like Rubio.
Jiménez Losantos attacks Rubio: "He won't be able to go to Miami."
During his intervention, Jiménez Losantos lashed out at Rubio, stating that his support for Trump's stance against Ukraine disqualifies him as a representative of the Cuban-American community. In his characteristic provocative tone, the journalist declared:
"This rabble, who when they see the older one hitting the younger one, join in on hitting the younger one. They are like that; they are disgusting trash and must be treated for what they are: disgusting trash."
Jiménez Losantos, who expected a different stance from Rubio in this conflict, expressed particular disappointment at his alignment with Trump and Vance.
"But we believed that perhaps a Cuban, Marco Rubio, would be something different. I think he will no longer be able to go to Miami, go to Versailles, because he will be spat on, and rightfully so," he asserted, suggesting that Rubio might face strong rejection within the Cuban-American community in Florida.
In addition, he accused the Secretary of State of acting out of political convenience: "Since he was against Trump, now he is being made the first to bow his head before the Republican mogul."
According to the Spanish journalist, this strategy of tying Rubio to Trump's foreign policy decisions is consistent with that of far-right parties, which aim to undermine the positions of those independents who once challenged the leader, and who don't hesitate to use and discard them once they have been humiliated.
The impact of Trump's decision on European security
Trump's stance and the support from figures like Rubio for reducing aid to Ukraine could have serious implications for security in Europe.
Since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022, U.S. military support has been crucial for Ukraine's defense. A shift in policy in Washington could tip the balance in favor of the Kremlin, bolstering Putin's strategy in the region.
European countries such as Poland, Germany, and France have expressed concern that a new Trump administration could weaken U.S. military cooperation with NATO.
In this scenario, members of the European Union would be compelled to take on a greater responsibility for the continent's defense, which could lead to internal tensions within the bloc.
Additionally, a withdrawal of U.S. assistance could demoralize Ukrainian forces, diminishing their ability to withstand Russian attacks and complicating negotiations for a fair and sustainable peace.
Jiménez Losantos and his controversial style
Born in 1951 in Orihuela del Tremedal, Teruel, Federico Jiménez Losantos is a Spanish journalist and media entrepreneur. He currently directs esRadio and is a columnist for El Mundo, in addition to being a co-owner of the website Libertad Digital.
Known for his strong anti-communism and combative style, he has been sued several times for his comments and has received awards such as the González Ruano and the Golden Microphone.
His attack on Rubio is not an exception in his history of criticizing political figures, but in this case, his denunciation could resonate with the Cuban-American electorate in Miami, where Rubio has built much of his support base.
The fact that he is now perceived as aligned with the Trumpist stance of reducing aid to Ukraine could have political repercussions for him in his home state of Florida.
The impact of these tensions within the Republican Party remains uncertain, but what is clear is that the U.S. foreign policy towards Ukraine will be a central issue in the upcoming elections, and figures like Marco Rubio may pay a political price for their shift in stance.
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