Rubio Dodges Trump Map Flap in Iceland — SkimNews
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- Rubio dodged a diplomatic flap in Iceland over a 'Trump Map' during his visit, per the New York Times headline.
- Rubio met with Icelandic Prime Minister Frostadóttir and championed diplomacy while downplaying differences, with Cold War memories stirring him during the Reykjavik stop, per the AP and State Department readouts.
Why it matters: Even a seemingly minor map-related incident can force a Secretary to spend diplomatic capital on cleanup rather than substantive agenda items during a bilateral meeting with a NATO ally that retains Cold War-era strategic value.
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