Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base after 5 men released on bail
President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have criticized British authorities for releasing five men arrested near an air base used by U.S. forces. While the men remain under investigation, the lack of charges has led to speculation about the nature of the alleged plot.
Why it matters
The incident highlights potential friction in U.S.-U.K. security cooperation and raises questions about counter-terrorism protocols regarding foreign threats.
London — President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have criticized British counterterror police's handling of a possible plot targeting a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces, with Rubio calling it a "very serious" incident and alleging that it "clearly involved" a foreign actor, and the president suggesting it "might be" Iran.Five British nationals, all men in their mid-20s, were arrested Sunday morning in an English village near the British air force base RAF Fairford on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.
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