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Marco Rubio is the Secretary of State of the United States.
According to The New York Times, he recently stated that the U.S. should restrict its criticism of tainted foreign elections. Rubio's comments were made in a department cable, which specified that public comments should be brief and focused on congratulating the winner. This decision has received criticism from various sources. The Trump administration has told U.S. diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections, according to Reuters. Secretary Rubio's stance has been met with mixed reactions, with some arguing that it could undermine the credibility of U.S. officials. A recent article by The New York Times provides more details on the cable and its implications.