NEWSFAX World News – 2/16/2026
By Hal Mitchell
The Munich Security Conference
U.S. Sec. State Marco Rubio called Europe “A Friend: but must change” He also said “Europe and America “belong together,” in a speech that underlined the deep ties between the United States and the continent but also echoed the Trump administration’s talking points about the threat of Western decline. His speech was met with applause!
My Comments:
Amen!
AOC Stumbles in Munich
This was a disaster in real time. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez struggled to articulate her thoughts during a question-and-answer session at the Munich Security Conference. The event, meant to showcase her understanding of international affairs, turned into a painful spectacle as she faced a straightforward inquiry
The question was direct: Should the United States commit troops about U.S. military involvement with China and Taiwan to defend Taiwan if China decides to make a move? This query was critical, considering the rising tensions in the region. Instead of providing a confident position, AOC became a stuttering mess. “Um, you know, I think that, uh, this is such a, uh, you know…” she began, struggling to string together coherent thoughts. Her lengthy pause and stumbling over words did little to inspire confidence.
My Comments:
AOC is not ready for “Prime Time”, Marco already is!