Marco Rubio expresses frustration during House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing

During a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on June 3, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed frustration with Democratic members while providing updates on the war with Iran and other foreign policy issues. Rubio noted that Democrats monopolized their speaking time, limiting his ability to respond. He specifically criticized the committee's rules, stating, "You guys have to fix the rules here, you can’t even answer a question." In response to a question from Rep. Sara Jacobs regarding the 2020 presidential election, Rubio emphasized that the committee should focus on foreign affairs. Jacobs then made a remark about a report involving President Trump and shoes, to which Rubio responded with confusion, questioning the relevance of the topic. The exchanges throughout the hearing were marked by tension, with Rubio commenting on the nature of the proceedings, stating, "What kind of thing is this? What is this?"