US Secretary of State Rubio mocks Maduro

On board Air Force One

Rubio wears Maduro’s famous jogging suit

Marco Rubio imitates an outfit worn by the former Venezuelan president. Most recently, Nike benefited when the picture of Maduro being arrested in a tracksuit went viral.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has posed in a jogging suit that became internationally famous when former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro wore it after his arrest. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung posted Rubio’s images on Platform

Rubio is currently accompanying US President Donald Trump on a trip to China. According to information from Washington, the talks will focus on trade and security issues.

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Maduro’s outfit went viral in early January after Trump posted a photo of his arrest wearing a Nike tracksuit on his Truth Social platform. The model then developed into an internet phenomenon. According to media reports, searches for “Nike Tech” increased significantly. Several sizes of the jacket were temporarily unavailable on Nike’s US site.

Describing Rubio’s choice of clothing as a full-circle moment, the White House released a video on X in which he mocked the former Venezuelan leader shortly after the successful operation against Maduro. Rubio’s appearance sparked numerous reactions on social networks. Users created memes, calling the look “Maduromaxxing” and making fun of the foreign minister’s casual attire: “Will Marco be the DJ for the flight?”

Rubio has become a viral topic on social networks several times in recent weeks. Earlier this month, White House staff released videos showing him DJing at a family gathering.