The Conversation with Dasha Burns Marco Rubio on his Many White House Roles. Plus a chat with Trump’s ‘Chief Twitter troll’
Jun 29, 2025
Marco Rubio, a prominent figure serving as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, shares insights on the complex Israel-Iran conflict. Alex Bruesewitz, a key strategist for Trump, discusses his rise in political consulting and the power of online debates in mobilizing the MAGA coalition. Felicia Schwartz provides on-the-ground updates from NATO's efforts to mediate ceasefire talks. The conversation delves into the intricacies of digital activism, political trolling, and the impact of celebrity interactions on international diplomacy.
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Rubio's Dual Role Strategy
- Marco Rubio combines Secretary of State and National Security Advisor roles to streamline meetings and coordination.
- This dual role reduces redundancy and allows more direct strategic management in crises like Israel-Iran conflicts.
From High School Tweet to Advisor
- Alex Bruesewitz began Trump support as a high school student tweeting praise for Trump Chicago.
- His engagement grew from a viral retweet to founding a political consulting business at 19.
Conservative Social Media Edge
- Conservatives have excelled at social media communication, outperforming the left.
- Trump's 2016 Facebook strategy was unrivaled, influencing the election significantly.