Marco Rubio’s ‘secret weapon’

Published January 26, 2026 11:55am ET



Welcome back to Washington Secrets on this bitterly cold Monday. Today, we have a look at Marco Rubio’s funniest lines and a near diplomatic dinner disaster.

The nation’s chief diplomat, Marco Rubio, is accustomed to taking phone calls from counterparts, ministers, and dignitaries at all times of day and night.

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