Rubio shines on global stage while AOC, Whitmer, and Newsom take heat
What's the administration thinking here?
Some of President Donald Trump's top Democratic critics who may run for the White House in 2028 used appearances at a high-profile European conference this past weekend to blast the Republican president's agenda and try to beef up their foreign policy chops.
But for some of these Democrats with national ambitions, the international stop at the prestigious Munich Security Conference may have backfired.
Meanwhile, a highly anticipated address by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who may be on the GOP's 2028 ticket, won positive reviews for his charm offensive with European allies bruised by Trump's aggressive second-term moves towards some of America's oldest and closest allies.
AOC ACCUSES ISRAEL OF GENOCIDE IN GERMANY WHERE HOLOCAUST WAS LAUNCHED, SPARKING OUTRAGE
Eight Democrats considered potential 2028 contenders — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Govs. Gavin Newsom of California and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly of Arizona, Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, and former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo — all descended on Munich.
"I think they hurt themselves badly," Hugh Hewitt, the popular conservative radio talk show host and Fox News contributor, said of the Democrats during an appearance on "Fox and Friends."
‘DOUBLING DOWN ON STUPID’ - NEWSOM TAKES AIM AT INTERNATIONAL GATHERING
But it was Ocasio-Cortez, the progressive champion who has long been laser focused on affordability and other domestic issues, who scored the worst reviews.
"We are seeing our presidential administration tear apart the transatlantic partnership, rip up every democratic norm," Ocasio-Cortez said as she took aim at Trump. "I think many of us are here to say we are here, and we are ready for the next chapter, not to have the world turn to isolation, but to deepen our partnership … and increase our commitment to integrity to our values."
But Ocasio-Cortez was heavily criticized for her gaffe when asked during a panel discussion whether the U.S. should send troops to defend Taiwan from a possible invasion by China.
The four-term lawmaker appeared to stall for nearly 20 seconds before offering that the U.S. should try to avoid reaching a clash with China over Taiwan.
"AOC is like a parade of clichés. A model U.N. student that didn’t get enough sleep," Hewitt argued.
Social media posts by others on the right weren't as kind, slamming her for offering up a world salad.
But it wasn't just Republicans who critiqued Ocasio-Cortez.
A veteran Democratic strategist who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely …
What's the administration thinking here?
Some of President Donald Trump's top Democratic critics who may run for the White House in 2028 used appearances at a high-profile European conference this past weekend to blast the Republican president's agenda and try to beef up their foreign policy chops.
But for some of these Democrats with national ambitions, the international stop at the prestigious Munich Security Conference may have backfired.
Meanwhile, a highly anticipated address by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who may be on the GOP's 2028 ticket, won positive reviews for his charm offensive with European allies bruised by Trump's aggressive second-term moves towards some of America's oldest and closest allies.
AOC ACCUSES ISRAEL OF GENOCIDE IN GERMANY WHERE HOLOCAUST WAS LAUNCHED, SPARKING OUTRAGE
Eight Democrats considered potential 2028 contenders — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Govs. Gavin Newsom of California and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly of Arizona, Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, and former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo — all descended on Munich.
"I think they hurt themselves badly," Hugh Hewitt, the popular conservative radio talk show host and Fox News contributor, said of the Democrats during an appearance on "Fox and Friends."
‘DOUBLING DOWN ON STUPID’ - NEWSOM TAKES AIM AT INTERNATIONAL GATHERING
But it was Ocasio-Cortez, the progressive champion who has long been laser focused on affordability and other domestic issues, who scored the worst reviews.
"We are seeing our presidential administration tear apart the transatlantic partnership, rip up every democratic norm," Ocasio-Cortez said as she took aim at Trump. "I think many of us are here to say we are here, and we are ready for the next chapter, not to have the world turn to isolation, but to deepen our partnership … and increase our commitment to integrity to our values."
But Ocasio-Cortez was heavily criticized for her gaffe when asked during a panel discussion whether the U.S. should send troops to defend Taiwan from a possible invasion by China.
The four-term lawmaker appeared to stall for nearly 20 seconds before offering that the U.S. should try to avoid reaching a clash with China over Taiwan.
"AOC is like a parade of clichés. A model U.N. student that didn’t get enough sleep," Hewitt argued.
Social media posts by others on the right weren't as kind, slamming her for offering up a world salad.
But it wasn't just Republicans who critiqued Ocasio-Cortez.
A veteran Democratic strategist who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely …
Rubio shines on global stage while AOC, Whitmer, and Newsom take heat
What's the administration thinking here?
Some of President Donald Trump's top Democratic critics who may run for the White House in 2028 used appearances at a high-profile European conference this past weekend to blast the Republican president's agenda and try to beef up their foreign policy chops.
But for some of these Democrats with national ambitions, the international stop at the prestigious Munich Security Conference may have backfired.
Meanwhile, a highly anticipated address by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who may be on the GOP's 2028 ticket, won positive reviews for his charm offensive with European allies bruised by Trump's aggressive second-term moves towards some of America's oldest and closest allies.
AOC ACCUSES ISRAEL OF GENOCIDE IN GERMANY WHERE HOLOCAUST WAS LAUNCHED, SPARKING OUTRAGE
Eight Democrats considered potential 2028 contenders — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Govs. Gavin Newsom of California and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly of Arizona, Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, and former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo — all descended on Munich.
"I think they hurt themselves badly," Hugh Hewitt, the popular conservative radio talk show host and Fox News contributor, said of the Democrats during an appearance on "Fox and Friends."
‘DOUBLING DOWN ON STUPID’ - NEWSOM TAKES AIM AT INTERNATIONAL GATHERING
But it was Ocasio-Cortez, the progressive champion who has long been laser focused on affordability and other domestic issues, who scored the worst reviews.
"We are seeing our presidential administration tear apart the transatlantic partnership, rip up every democratic norm," Ocasio-Cortez said as she took aim at Trump. "I think many of us are here to say we are here, and we are ready for the next chapter, not to have the world turn to isolation, but to deepen our partnership … and increase our commitment to integrity to our values."
But Ocasio-Cortez was heavily criticized for her gaffe when asked during a panel discussion whether the U.S. should send troops to defend Taiwan from a possible invasion by China.
The four-term lawmaker appeared to stall for nearly 20 seconds before offering that the U.S. should try to avoid reaching a clash with China over Taiwan.
"AOC is like a parade of clichés. A model U.N. student that didn’t get enough sleep," Hewitt argued.
Social media posts by others on the right weren't as kind, slamming her for offering up a world salad.
But it wasn't just Republicans who critiqued Ocasio-Cortez.
A veteran Democratic strategist who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely …
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