Rubio assails international court in speech to conservative

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1. 13 Nov

   The speech comes as Rubio faces speculation about a possible presidential run in 2028.

   4 outlets · The Daily Wire
2. 14 Nov

   Rubio denounced the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, saying, “Americans have never agreed to submit to the ICC’s authority, but that court and its allies in the global bureaucracy have appointed themselves judge and jury and executioner of the international order.”

   4 outlets · NBC News

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• 14 Nov Rubio assails international court in speech to conservative legal groupSecretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech to the Federalist Society in Washington on Friday, November 13, 2026, criticizing the International Criminal Court and advocating for a muscular foreign policy. Rubio defended the Trump administration’s actions against Venezuela and drug-carrying vessels while arguing that the U.S. should not submit to the authority of international bureaucrats or judges. He…The Hindu
• 14 Nov Rubio urges conservatives to uplift their ideology, brushes off GOP midterm lossesSecretary of State Marco Rubio delivered his first major remarks since Election Day to the conservative Federalist Society in Washington, D.C., where he urged Republicans to focus on long-term ideological goals rather than midterm election losses. Rubio argued that political power extends beyond government office to institutions like universities, the press, and civil society, asserting that lasting achievements are…NBC News
• 14 Nov Rubio’s Federalist Society performance fuels 2028 fire: ‘If he runs, he’ll be formidable’Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention on Friday, delivering a speech that many attendees interpreted as a potential signal of a 2028 presidential run. While Rubio gave no explicit indication of plans to run and previously stated he would not challenge Vice President JD Vance for the nomination, observers noted his performance was more than a simple pep talk for…Washington Examiner
• 14 Nov Rubio assails international court in speech to conservative legal groupSecretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech to the Federalist Society in Washington on November 13, criticizing the International Criminal Court for attempting to oversee international order. Rubio defended the Trump administration's actions against Venezuela and drug-carrying vessels while arguing that the United States should not submit to the authority of "radical judges" or "soulless global bureaucrats."…The Straits Times
• 14 Nov Rubio acknowledges 'people are struggling' economically in speech after GOP midterm wipeoutSecretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech to the Federalist Society on Friday evening where he acknowledged that many Americans are facing economic struggles despite a strong stock market. Rubio defended the Trump administration’s actions, including the war in Iran and strict immigration policies, while arguing that international law is being weaponized to restrain U.S. interests. He specifically noted that…Toronto Star
• 14 Nov Rubio assails international court in speech to conservative legal groupSecretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech to the Federalist Society in Washington on Friday criticizing the International Criminal Court and advocating for a muscular foreign policy. Rubio argued that the United States should not submit to the authority of international bureaucrats, specifically citing the court's potential to prosecute American officials as a reason for the administration's sanctions. The…The Straits Times
• 14 Nov Rubio buoys conservative spirits after midterm rout: ‘Great things that last are built in decades, not election cycles’Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered the Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture at the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention on Friday to address the Republican party following heavy losses in the 2026 midterm elections. While multiple outlets reported he was considering resigning his post to campaign for the 2028 presidency, Rubio did not explicitly confirm these plans during his speech. The report…Washington Examiner
• 13 Nov WATCH LIVE: Marco Rubio delivers remarks at the Federalist SocietySecretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to deliver remarks this Friday at 5 p.m. during the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention in Washington, D.C. The text serves as a brief announcement providing the specific time and location of the event rather than a detailed report. No specific numbers or additional context regarding the content of the speech are provided in the snippet.Washington Examiner
• 13 Nov Rubio To Warn International Criminal Court: ‘Stop Quoting Laws To Men With Swords’Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver a speech at the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention at 5 p.m. this Friday to critique the International Criminal Court and the global bureaucracy. Rubio intends to frame international law as a non-neutral instrument used by a global elite to constrain U.S. national interests and subordinate sovereign states to unelected judges. The speech takes a…The Daily Wire
• 13 Nov Rubio’s next move? Lawyers eye speech of 'visionary' leader for 2028 clues after GOP’s midterm wipeoutSecretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to deliver a 45-minute speech at the Federalist Society's National Lawyers Convention in Washington, D.C., following a midterm election where Republicans lost a net 41 House seats and eight Senate seats. The report focuses on how attendees and legal commentators are analyzing the speech for clues regarding Rubio's future political ambitions and his plans for the State…Fox News

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