The internet is reacting to a recent photo of Marco Rubio wearing a Nike tracksuit aboard Air Force One. The Secretary of State is on his way to China, accompanying the president. Social media users have poked fun at Rubio’s unusual attire with memes comparing him to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Marco Rubio wearing Nike tracksuit has internet talking
A photo of Marco Rubio wearing a Nike tracksuit on board Air Force One has recently surfaced online. The casual athleisure outfit is a stark contrast to crisp formal attire that the U.S. Secretary of State is typically seen wearing. This notable departure from Rubio’s usual style quickly went viral across social media, with netizens reacting with memes and jokes.
The photo captures Rubio donning a what appears to be a Nike Men’s gray tech fleece Windrunner hoodie with full-zip and matching track pants. He poses inside Air Force One with his hands in his pockets.
Social media users have poked fun at Rubio’s unexpected fashion moment, with some drawing comparisons to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The latter recently went viral for wearing a similar outfit. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung shared the photo on X, with the caption, “Secretary Rubio rocking the Nike Tech ‘Venezuela’ on Air Force One!”
One social media user commented, “Okay — did I miss one of Marco Rubio’s new jobs? Sportswear model?” Another said, “Is Marco going to be the DJ for the flight?” adding an AI-generated photo of Rubio working at a DJ console.
Rubio’s viral photo on Air Force One comes as the Secretary of State joins President Donald Trump for his visit to China. It marks Rubio’s first visit to China after he championed human rights, causing the nation to impose sanctions on him twice. However, China has reportedly worked a diplomatic loophole for his recent visit. They’re using a different Chinese character for his surname in official transliterations.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on Mandatory.
