Following President Trump, it was Pentagon Pete’s turn to tease Little Marco. “I only speak American,” Secretary of Defense Hegseth cracked. The auditorium stayed quiet save for Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who meekly protested, “I only speak Cuban.”AdvertisementTrump gave him a pat on the back. World & Nation Trump urges Latin American leaders to use military action against cartels President Trump says the U.S. and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks as President Trump during a NATO summit in June in the Hague.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 10, 2026 15:36 UTC