Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that he wants the United States and the European Union to seek a fresh start to the relationship that has been damaged in recent months.

Here’s an idea, Mr. Secretary: How about advising your boss — the POTUS — to dial back his criticism of the nations that comprise the EU, which I am certain will help solve the bitterness that is growing in European capitals throughout the continent.

Donald Trump seems bent on pissing off our allies and near as I can tell from my distant perch, he’s doing a great job at it. No head of state or government in the EU has endorsed Trump’s efforts at claiming Greenland. Nor have they embraced his solidarity with Vladimir Putin in his illegal, immoral war against Ukraine.

Restart and restore relations, Marco Rubio? Start with some fundamental policy changes in the West Wing.