On March 7, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald J. Trump are set to attend the Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida. The event will bring together key allies from across the Western Hemisphere to discuss efforts focused on promoting freedom, security, and prosperity throughout the region.
According to organizers, this coalition aims to develop joint strategies addressing foreign interference in the hemisphere as well as tackling criminal organizations, narco-terrorist groups, cartels, and issues related to illegal and mass immigration.
"On March 7, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join President Donald J. Trump at the Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida. The United States will welcome our strongest likeminded allies in our hemisphere to promote freedom, security, and prosperity in our region. This historic coalition of nations will work together to advance strategies that stop foreign interference in our hemisphere, criminal and narco-terrorist gangs and cartels, and illegal and mass immigration."
Press registration for the summit has closed. Some summit events will be available via livestream on official White House digital platforms as well as on Department homepage and YouTube channel.
For further details about press logistics or coverage opportunities during the summit’s proceedings, interested parties are advised to contact event organizers directly.
