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
President-elect Donald Trump (R) is expected to pick Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to be his Secretary of State, according to three sources a part of the vetting process. This was first reported by the New York Times. According to NBC News, a Trump ally said Sen. Rubio fits in the Secretary of State position because […]
Another Iranian plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump was recently uncovered, sparking outcry from Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) during a recent appearance on Fox News's The Story with Martha MacCallum, demanding President Biden "be standing at the podium right now sending a very clear message to the Ayatollah: 'Any of this happens, and here will be […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on “Hannity” on Wednesday to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s (R) victory and how it rearranged the demographics of the Republican Party. The former president increased his voter share with nearly every demographic in the nation, especially Latinos. The Florida senator praised President-elect Trump’s energy and attributed it to his enthusiasm […]
America will decide if it wants a new President tomorrow, and the world will watch. Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) blasted the last four years of Biden-Harris Administration foreign policy during a weekend appearance on Fox News's One Nation, with the Florida Congressman saying, "literally, their bad policy is fueling the Russian war […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is demanding answers from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about an alarming issue as the 2024 Election ends: the lack of adequate processes allowing U.S. military members stationed overseas to receive federal or state absentee ballots. "Our military puts EVERYTHING on the line for us, but their right to vote […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is referring to President Joe Biden’s (D) administration as “cowards” after members of his cabinet, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray, refused to testify publicly at the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) concerning national security threats. ? BREAKING: The Biden admin just pulled out […]
The Mexican drug cartels are stronger than ever, their power heightened by the ongoing border crisis. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL), as a former Green Beret, called for the use of military intelligence to "start putting the cartels on their back foot" in a recent appearance on Fox News, especially as these syndicates are working with […]
China has sought to subvert and overtake the United States in any way possible, and not even small businesses are immune as they recover from Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. Representatives Cory Mills (R-FL) and Greg Steube (R-FL) have introduced a bill prohibiting Chinese-tied small businesses from receiving Small Business Administration assistance. Aptly named the […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have joined 25 other upper chamber legislators in bringing forward the Stand With Israel Act, a bill that would cut U.S. funding to United Nations (UN) agencies that “expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel.” Legislators alongside Sens. Scott and Rubio […]
President Joe Biden (D) recently claimed in Concord, New Hampshire, that world leaders warned him that former President Donald Trump (R) "cannot win" and that "his democracy" is at stake. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) blasted the remarks in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., pointing out the foreign policy failures and rhetoric coming […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Tom Cotton (R-AR) appeared on Fox News's “The Story with Martha MacCallum” to discuss the latest in foreign affairs and their party’s Senate races. The trio sat in front of a crowd for a “get out the vote” rally in Boca Raton, Florida, as Sen. Scott is […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the anti-Israel group "Unity of Fields." This group, according to Sen. Rubio, should be investigated as a possible domestic terrorist organization as it has aligned and declared its allegiance toward other groups such as Hamas, Islamic […]
The knives are out, quite literally, for former President Donald Trump, having already survived two assassination attempts and several plots to kill him have been uncovered. As a result, Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) calls for military protection of the former President, discussing the severity of the threat in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings […]
Florida Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R) have introduced the bill, which would defund Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.Â
Vice President Kamala Harris's answers to foreign policy questions in her recent 60 Minutes interview continue to draw criticism, with her not committing to aiding Taiwan if China attacked. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed Harris's response in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying the Vice President "has no idea what is actually taking place." […]
Vice President Kamala Harris once again caught flak for her wordage in a recent interview with 60 Minutes about whether or not the United States is an ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed the remark and the weakness of the Biden-Harris Administration on the world stage on Fox Business's Bottom Line, […]
State Senator Lori Berman (D-FL) has released a statement on the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack committed by Hamas against Israel, which led to the death of over 1,000 Israelis. It also catalyzed the unrest in the Middle East, which has seen groups such as the Jewish State, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and […]
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced the Blocking Assistance and Resources to Restrict Illegal Entry and Residency (BARRIER) Act. This legislation blocks federal funding to non-government organizations (NGOs), non-profits, “or other entities that help migrants illegally enter the U.S. or give assistance to migrants unlawfully residing here.” Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Randy Weber (R-TX) […]
