Fact Check: "Secretary of State Marco Rubio is returning to Washington with President Trump after the G7 summit on June 12, 2023."
What We Know
The claim states that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is returning to Washington with President Trump after the G7 summit on June 12, 2023. However, according to the U.S. Department of State, Secretary Rubio was scheduled to join President Trump on travel to Canada from June 15-17, 2025, not June 12, 2023 (U.S. Department of State). Furthermore, reports indicate that President Trump left the G7 summit early due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, specifically the conflict between Israel and Iran, but there is no confirmation that Rubio accompanied him back to Washington at that time (AP News, Yahoo News).
Analysis
The claim is misleading for several reasons. First, the dates mentioned in the claim do not align with the actual events. The G7 summit took place in June 2025, and Secretary Rubio's travel was scheduled for June 15-17, 2025 (U.S. Department of State). This discrepancy in dates raises questions about the accuracy of the claim.
Moreover, while it is reported that President Trump left the summit early, the sources do not provide definitive evidence that Secretary Rubio returned with him. The AP News article mentions that Trump was leaving early but does not confirm Rubio's return alongside him. The Financial Express suggests that Rubio was also leaving early but does not specify whether he was traveling directly with Trump.
The reliability of the sources varies. The U.S. Department of State is a primary source and is generally considered credible. However, the other news outlets, while reputable, may have varying degrees of accuracy based on their reporting style and potential biases. The lack of a direct quote or confirmation from an official spokesperson regarding Rubio's travel plans further complicates the verification of this claim.
Conclusion
Verdict: False
The claim that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is returning to Washington with President Trump after the G7 summit on June 12, 2023, is false. The dates do not match the events reported, and there is insufficient evidence to confirm that Rubio traveled back with Trump. Instead, Rubio's travel was scheduled for June 15-17, 2025, and while Trump did leave early, it is unclear if Rubio accompanied him.
Sources
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Mexican Foreign Secretary de la Fuente
- U.S. Department of State – Home
- Live updates: Trump to leave G7 due to Iran-Israel conflict
- G7 Summit Live Updates: Trump cuts short G7 ... - The Financial Express
- U.S. and Canada's clash over tariffs overshadows G7 meeting
- Marco Rubio humiliated by tiny red carpet rolled out as he lands in ...
- Trump to leave G7 summit early to focus on conflict in ...
- Rubio and other G7 diplomats meet in Canada as Trump threatens ... - PBS
