U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells lawmakers that the United States is still in discussions with multiple countries to resettle more than 1,000 Afghan nationals who assisted America’s war effort. He says the resettlement process is ongoing and that the U.S. is coordinating with other governments as it plans additional admissions.
Rubio also addresses controversy around a Trump administration decision to allow refugee admissions for tens of thousands of white South Africans. He defends the policy in testimony before lawmakers, arguing for the administration’s approach while responding to criticism and questions about the eligibility criteria.
While outlets differ in emphasis, both accounts describe the same two themes: continued U.S. engagement with partner countries regarding Afghan resettlement for people linked to American military and civilian efforts, and Rubio’s direct defense of the administration’s refugee admissions policy for South Africans. The reports present these as concurrent issues raised in the same appearance before lawmakers.
