Foreign Affairs
The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics. These stories are focused on foreign affairs as it pertains to the U.S. government
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement praising President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a new trade deal with the European Union (EU), saying, "It's a major win for U.S. industries that will create opportunities and support long-term economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic." According to a White House fact sheet, provisions of the new […]
Florida Representative Greg Steube (R) applauded President Donald Trump on his response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recognition of an independent Palestinian state. “Grateful to have a Commander in Chief who doesn’t cater to Hamas’ demands,” Steube said. “The French could learn a thing or two from President Trump about peace through strength.” In an […]
The Trump administration approved a new "specific" license allowing Chevron Corporation to restart its operations in Venezuela, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the South American nation and its disputed leader, Nicolás Maduro. The decision, confirmed by multiple sources this week, represents a recalibration of the administration's previously hardline approach, with officials emphasizing […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a statement condemning French President Emmanuel Macron regarding France’s recognition of Palestinian statehood. “The United States strongly rejects Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly,” he said. Rubio argues that Macron’s decision only serves to hinder peace talks between Hamas and Israel […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) slams Congress, including 143 other Republican representatives, over their rejection of Steube’s Department of Defense Appropriations Act Amendment. Rep. Steube released a heated statement claiming Congress “just voted to continue sending your tax dollars to a terrorist harboring nation.” Steube continues his statement, claiming that the Lebanese […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is introducing legislation to extend the waiver renewal period on the arms embargo on the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus. For additional context, Cyprus was placed under an arms embargo from 1987 to 2020 due to ethnic tensions on the island between its Hellenic (Greek) and Turkish inhabitants. A breakaway government […]
Two months after the Trump administration revoked Western oil companies' licenses to operate in Venezuela, the results reveal a troubling pattern: Venezuela's authoritarian regime appears more entrenched than ever, while American adversaries have deepened their economic ties with Caracas. The policy aimed to reduce Venezuela's oil production, pressure President Nicolas Maduro and his regime toward […]
Florida Senators Ashley Moody (R) and Rick Scott (R) sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense, Marco Rubio, applauding him for putting pressure on the Venezuelan regime to release U.S. citizens wrongfully imprisoned in the country. “Thank you for your dedication to protecting Americans abroad, restoring peace through strength, and working to get every […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) continues his campaign against China, focusing on preventing the country from accessing and utilizing assets and incentives based in the U.S. Sens. Scott, Jim Banks (R-IN), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers’ Income to Oppressive Nations (NO GOTION) Act. This bill aims […]
President Donald Trump's historic victory in the 2024 presidential election ushered in the "Golden Age" in American politics and offered hope to millions of Americans that the ubiquities "Swamp" in Washington, D.C. would finally be drained, but those hopes seem to have been undermined by alleged "Deep State" holdovers that appear to be putting the […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement praising the recent peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, saying the United States could potentially benefit from a critical minerals agreement with the DRC. The Associated Press provides context and background on the conflict, which is partly driven by the struggle […]
WASHINGTON – Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) praised Israel and President Donald Trump on the U.S. and Israel’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities during an interview with The Floridian. Rep. Moskowitz said the decision to strike was driven by Iran’s growing nuclear threat and regional destabilization efforts. He called the joint operation a direct consequence […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R), demanded the Cuban Regime release Cuban political activist and UniĂłn PatriĂłtica de Cuba (UNPACU) founder, JosĂ© Daniel Ferrer after his arrest in April 2025. “Reports of [JosĂ©] being tortured by the Castro/DĂaz-Canel regime as they wrongfully imprisoned him are horrific. We must have immediate proof of life and demand a humanitarian […]
WASHINGTON—Days after filing legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to designate The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a terrorist organization, Florida Rep. Randy Fine (R) referred to CAIR as “Terrorist front for Hamas” that portrays themselves to be the “NAACP of Muslim People.” “I think CAIR in particular because they are as insidious […]
U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, (D-FL), forcefully pushed back on what he described as growing antisemitism occurring both in Congress and online during an interview with The Floridian. Rep. Moskowitz warns that anti-semitic congressmen are weaponizing such narratives to divide American society and undermine democratic institutions. “If you want to start dividing a society, if you […]
The Trump administration's decision to revoke American oil companies' licenses to operate in Venezuela has effectively ended the United States' last significant economic presence in the country, raising serious concerns among national security experts about ceding influence to Iran at a critical geopolitical moment. The May cancellation of Chevron's operating license, which had allowed the […]
Representative Randy "the Hebrew Hammer" Fine (R-FL) is introducing legislation to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a domestic terrorist organization. According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), CAIR was founded in 1994 as a Muslim civil rights organization that has faced numerous controversies for its membership's pro-Hamas views and downplaying or legitimizing of […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) discussed the political fallout of President Donald Trump's attempt to establish a ceasefire between Israel and Iran in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., accusing Democrats of "wanting Trump to lose more than they want America to win." Host Stuart Varney began the discussion by pointing out that recent […]
