Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened leaders from more than 60 countries on Thursday for a conference on far-left political terrorism. The event serves as part of a U.S.-led push to rally international support against left-wing movements.
Rubio stated that leftist violence has been overlooked by law enforcement and urged officials to refocus international counterterrorism efforts on far-left terror. The initiative is a marquee issue for Republicans heading into the midterm elections.
At least 65 countries were represented at the event, with some participants including foreign or interior ministers. The long-planned conference has prompted warnings from some observers and former officials.