Marco Rubio Wears Nike Tracksuit on Air Force One Trip with Trump to China

Secretary of State Marco Rubio traded his usual suit for a gray Nike Tech fleece tracksuit on Air Force One. The outfit drew quick reactions online as photos spread on social media.

White House communications director Steven Cheung posted the images to X. They showed Rubio in the casual attire, a sharp break from the formal dress top U.S. officials normally wear on official trips.

Rubio traveled with President Donald Trump on a trip to China focused on trade and national security issues. His look stood out amid the high-level diplomacy and fueled a social media fashion buzz.

The tracksuit sparked ties to the 'Venezuela Nike Tech' meme. That trend took off earlier this year after photos surfaced of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a similar outfit.

Social media users on X posted jokes and memes. One shared an edited image of Rubio behind a DJ booth with the caption, 'Is Marco going to be the DJ for the flight?' Another meme called him 'Nicolás Maduro as Marco Rubio.' A third user wrote, 'Okay — did I miss one of Marco Rubio’s new jobs? Sportswear model?'

Some labeled it 'the Maduro fit' and questioned the casual choice on Air Force One.

Rubio has gone viral online lately. Earlier this month, White House officials shared videos of him DJing at a family wedding, headphones on behind a mixing booth as guests danced.

Nike Tech fleece tracksuits have grown popular online recently. The Maduro photos helped make the simple athletic style a political meme.

Senior officials usually wear formal clothes on Air Force One. Rubio's casual appearance gave a rare look behind the scenes and turned into another online topic.