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“We always follow protocol.” Rubio and Rangel defend Lajes

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Briefings

In October 2026, Marco Rubio and Secretary of State Antony Rangel defended the Lajes Air Base protocol in Portugal, explicitly stating they would never violate any country's sovereignty. They also promoted F-35 fighter aircraft operations at the base during this period.

Key points

• Marco Rubio and Antony Rangel explicitly stated in October 2026 that they would never violate any country's sovereignty regarding Lajes Air Base.
• The United States Secretary of State promoted F-35 fighter aircraft operations at Lajes Air Base during the same period.

Context

Marco Rubio and Antony Rangel defended the Lajes Air Base protocol in Portugal, explicitly stating they would never violate any country's sovereignty. They also promoted F-35 fighter aircraft operations at the base during this period.

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Evidence is limited to a single sentence from a 2026 article. Specific dates beyond October 2026 are not provided, and the exact scope of F-35 operations remains unverified.

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