The Foreign Secretary ignored questions about whether he still thought the president was an “idiot, a racist and a misogynist” as he met with America’s top diplomat. Mr Miliband was invited to the US capital by Mr Rubio after their recent first meeting on the sidelines of a foreign ministers’ summit in the Philippines last month. Smiling as he shook hands with Mr Rubio at the US state department, Mr Miliband ducked shouted inquiries by reporters about his previous strident views on Mr Trump, and said: “We are looking forward to our meeting.” He also pledged to work with Mr Miliband in his new role, despite their disagreement on green issues. In a statement after the meeting, Mr Miliband thanked Mr Rubio for a “warm, productive meeting”.