Rubio's Nike Outfit on Air Force One Resembles Maduro's, Sparks Online Buzz
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's casual Nike sportswear attire while boarding Air Force One with President Trump has gone viral online due to its resemblance to former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's outfit when he was arrested, sparking widespread discussion on social media.
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(Central News Agency, Washington, May 12, Comprehensive Foreign Report) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's casual sportswear attire, worn while accompanying President Trump on Air Force One en route to China, has been revealed. It unexpectedly sparked discussion due to its striking resemblance to the outfit worn by former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro when he was arrested earlier.
Donald Trump boarded Air Force One in the afternoon for a state visit to China. According to information provided by the White House, accompanying him were U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, among others.
Fox News reported that in a photo uploaded by White House Communications Director Steven Cheung on social media platform X, Rubio can be seen wearing a gray Nike Tech tracksuit, a stark contrast to the formal attire typically seen when high-ranking U.S. officials travel abroad.
Rubio's casual outfit immediately reminded people of the "Venezuela Nike Tech" meme that went viral online earlier this year.
In January, the U.S. military launched a night raid in Venezuela to apprehend then-President Nicolas Maduro. Trump later posted a photo on social media of Maduro wearing a Nike Tech tracksuit at the time of his arrest, which went viral online and generated a search frenzy.
After Rubio's photo was exposed, some netizens wrote: "Wait, did I miss Rubio's new side hustle? Sportswear model?"
Some netizens referred to this outfit as the "Maduro look," while others questioned the appropriateness of such casual wear on Air Force One.
Nike Tech tracksuits have repeatedly caused a stir online in recent months, elevating this minimalist athletic style into an unexpected political meme.
Although high-ranking officials usually wear formal attire on Air Force One, Rubio's casual appearance offered a glimpse behind the scenes and quickly became a trending topic on social media. (Compiled by: Tsai Chia-min) 1150513
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(Central News Agency, Washington, May 12, Comprehensive Foreign Report) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's casual sportswear attire, worn while accompanying President Trump on Air Force One en route to China, has been revealed. It unexpectedly sparked discussion due to its striking resemblance to the outfit worn by former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro when he was arrested earlier.
Donald Trump boarded Air Force One in the afternoon for a state visit to China. According to information provided by the White House, accompanying him were U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, among others.
Fox News reported that in a photo uploaded by White House Communications Director Steven Cheung on social media platform X, Rubio can be seen wearing a gray Nike Tech tracksuit, a stark contrast to the formal attire typically seen when high-ranking U.S. officials travel abroad.
Rubio's casual outfit immediately reminded people of the "Venezuela Nike Tech" meme that went viral online earlier this year.
In January, the U.S. military launched a night raid in Venezuela to apprehend then-President Nicolas Maduro. Trump later posted a photo on social media of Maduro wearing a Nike Tech tracksuit at the time of his arrest, which went viral online and generated a search frenzy.
After Rubio's photo was exposed, some netizens wrote: "Wait, did I miss Rubio's new side hustle? Sportswear model?"
Some netizens referred to this outfit as the "Maduro look," while others questioned the appropriateness of such casual wear on Air Force One.
Nike Tech tracksuits have repeatedly caused a stir online in recent months, elevating this minimalist athletic style into an unexpected political meme.
Although high-ranking officials usually wear formal attire on Air Force One, Rubio's casual appearance offered a glimpse behind the scenes and quickly became a trending topic on social media. (Compiled by: Tsai Chia-min) 1150513
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