The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, published a video on his official X account this Wednesday, in which he defended the value of the American dream and expressed his hope that the country continues to be a place where anyone can achieve anything, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or skin color. This statement contrasts with the harsh immigration policy of Donald Trump.
Rubio responded to the question "What is your hope for America at a time like this?" with a message that combines personal conviction and national history, framed by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States, which will be celebrated on July 4, 2026.
"My hope for America is the hope that has always existed. I believe it is the hope we all share. We want it to remain the place where anyone, from anywhere, can achieve anything," the official stated.
Rubio emphasized that this promise means not being "limited by the circumstances of your birth, the color of your skin, or your ethnicity," but rather being able to overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.
"I believe that should be the goal of all the countries in the world," he added.
The secretary acknowledged that the history of the United States "is not a story of perfection," but described it as "better than the history of any other country" and characterized it as "a story of perpetual improvement," in which each generation leaves the next more free, more prosperous, and more secure.
The words of Rubio carry a particular biographical weight. Son of Cuban immigrants who arrived in the United States in 1956, before the Revolution, his own journey embodies the rise from a working-class family —his father was a banquet waiter and his mother worked in hotels and factories— to becoming the first Hispanic to hold the position of Secretary of State.
During his swearing-in as Secretary of State on January 21, 2025, Rubio spoke in Spanish and thanked his parents for coming to this country "so that we could live the dreams that were not possible for them."
That biographical thread has been consistent in his public discourse.
In March of this year, Rubio stated that Cubans find success all over the world except in Cuba, calling for a change in regime and economic model on the island.
The message this Wednesday comes less than two months before the semi-quincentennial, an anniversary that the Trump administration has turned into a cornerstone of its patriotic narrative through the initiative “Freedom 250” and nationally coordinated events. Rubio directly linked that celebration to the vision of the country's founders: “Each generation has played its part in bringing us closer to fulfilling the vision that the founders had at the time of this country's founding.”
The Cuban-American Marco Rubio as Secretary of State was confirmed by the Senate unanimously —99 votes in favor, none against— and since May 2025, he has also been serving as acting National Security Advisor, accumulating responsibilities that have made him one of the most influential figures in U.S. foreign policy.
"We have much to learn and to be proud of in our history," concluded Rubio, in a message that, in light of his own family history, resonates with particular strength within the Cuban community in exile.
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