Rubio: Europe doesn't need the US

Senator Marco Rubio stated in an interview with an American news channel that "the United States does not need Europe to become its vassal." He said that American policy should remain independent and not be based on control over European countries. He emphasized that such a scenario could worsen relations and reduce trust in American leadership. Rubio noted that the United States should maintain a balance of interests rather than establish a dominant role over the European alliance.

Context

In the context of recent discussions about the role of the United States in European politics, Rubio's remarks reflect concerns about increasing American influence over the European Union and NATO.