Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Rubio Says US Security Planning Looks Five to Ten Years Ahead
Marco Rubio said the US national security team met at Camp David.
He described the meeting as part of longer-term planning.
The team sometimes plans for events years into the future.
Rubio said the meeting was not just about problems happening right now.
He did not say exactly what the officials discussed.
He also did not name everyone who attended.
The National Security Council helps bring officials together to discuss national security.
Rubio said the meeting was held at Camp David, but similar meetings have happened before.
Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump's national security team plans for challenges five to 10 years ahead.
The team met at Camp David over the weekend for long-term strategic discussions.
Rubio said the session was not focused solely on immediate crises.
He did not identify the topics discussed or disclose who attended.
Rubio said the National Security Council brings officials together for planning across different areas of national security.
- Who
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio described planning by President Donald Trump's national security team.
- What
- Officials held a Camp David meeting as part of long-term national security planning.
- When
- The meeting took place over the weekend; no specific date was given.
- Where
- Camp David, Maryland.
- Why
- To support long-term planning on global national security issues.
- Planning horizon
- In some cases, five to 10 years ahead
- Meeting location
- Camp David
- Meeting purpose
- Long-term strategic planning
- Topics and attendees
- Rubio did not specify either
- Coordinator
- The National Security Council brings together officials responsible for different areas of US national security policy
- Other planning timelines
- Rubio also cited six- and nine-month planning horizons