The Senate voted Monday to confirm Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as the 72nd U.S. secretary of state.
The vote passed with unanimous support, netting 99 yes votes and zero no votes, according to the unofficial tally. Rubio will serve as President Donald Trump’s chief foreign policy advisor and main representative for the U.S. abroad.
“While America far too often continued to prioritize the ‘global order’ above our core national interests, other nations continued to act the way countries always have and always will, in what they perceive to be in their best interest,” Rubio said in his confirmation hearing Jan. 15. “And instead of folding into the post-Cold War global order, they have manipulated it to serve their interest at the expense of ours.”
Rubio first rubbed shoulders with Trump when they ran against each other in the 2016 Republican presidential primary, where Trump played a key role in knocking him out of the running, accusing him of taking favors from lobbyists and coining the pejorative moniker, “little Marco.” Rubio fired back at Trump as many others did during the primary, calling him disingenuous and a “con artist.”
The senator developed a reputation in Republican politics for being a foreign policy hawk, advocating for a globally involved U.S. that protects “freedom fighters” and democracies, according to a speech he gave in 2011. As he grew closer to Trump during the 2024 election cycle, Rubio’s views evolved to become more attuned to Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy agenda. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
