After JD Vance’s frontal attack in Munich last year, the secretary of state’s tone seemed almost soothing. That’s just a new Maga trap, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

Rubio's speech was more conciliatory than Vice President JD Vance's speech last year - though US-EU tensions remain.

The US Secretary of State sounds a conciliatory tone as he addresses European leaders in Munich.

Rubio addressed the conference a year after Vice President JD Vance stunned the same audience with a harsh critique of European values.

Rubio's comments at the Munich Security Conference struck a softer tone than Vice President JD Vance's at last year's event.

After JD Vance’s frontal attack in Munich last year, the secretary of state’s tone seemed almost soothing. That’s just a new Maga trap, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie…

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