Internet erupts after Marco Rubio spotted in Maduro-style Nike tracksuit aboard Air Force One
Marco Rubio sparked a wave of online reactions after being spotted in a Nike tracksuit aboard Air Force One during a trip to China.
The Secretary of State ditched formal wear mid-flight, appearing in a grey Nike Tech outfit that quickly went viral on social media.
Social media users flooded X with memes, comparing Rubio’s outfit to one worn by deposed Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
Some users joked about the unexpected fashion choice, while others questioned the contrast between diplomacy and casual attire.
The moment quickly became another viral episode in Rubio’s increasingly meme-driven public profile.

