At a Miami summit, Trump said he won’t learn Spanish, relying on interpreters while leading a 12-nation security coalition.

At the Shield of the Americas summit in Miami, former President Donald Trump stated he has no intention of learning Spanish, calling it a "waste of time" and relying on interpreters instead, despite addressing 12 Latin American leaders. He dismissed language learning, joking about Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s fluency and quipping that he only speaks "American." Rubio, who spoke in both English and Spanish without an interpreter, emphasized regional cooperation, while Trump highlighted U.S. leadership in combating cartels, illegal immigration, and foreign interference. The event launched a 12-nation coalition and introduced Kristi Noem as special envoy, with focus on strengthening security ties across Latin America.