Marco Rubio has rhythm. Or not? Do you succeed or try? This is the debate that has been generated around the North American Secretary of State, who has become the unexpected protagonist of the weekend after a video leaked in which he is seen acting as a DJ during a family member’s wedding.
The images, which are already viral, show a Rubio much more relaxed than usual, handling the controls of the mixing console while the guests cheer him on.
The clip, which began to circulate strongly on platforms such as X and Instagram, shows the Cuban-American politician jumping and gesturing behind the booth. According to close sources, the head of Trump’s diplomacy could not resist the temptation to discuss some topics during the family celebration, leaving aside for a few hours the sobriety that his position requires.
Pop icon or political distraction?
As expected, social networks have not been slow to pass judgment. For some, the video is a sign of closeness and humanity. “It’s refreshing to see a politician having fun like a normal person,” commented one user on social media.
However, his detractors have not missed the opportunity to question whether this is appropriate behavior for the head of American diplomacy, especially given the delicate international situation.
The scene has generated a wave of memes under the nickname “DJ Rubio”, with montages that replace wedding music with political speeches or patriotic anthems.
Before a complex week
But the party is over quickly for the Secretary of State. This “viral moment” comes just hours before Rubio takes off for Europe for a series of all-important summits. The calendar that awaits him is, to say the least, intense: bilateral meetings and meetings with European allies at a time when the stability of the continent and transatlantic relations are under the microscope.
While Washington is debating his musical abilities, Brussels and London await the Rubio negotiator. The contrast could not be greater: from playing hits on a dance floor to dealing with the energy crisis and international security agreements.
It remains to be seen if he will bring the same energy from the DJ booth to European conference rooms, where the “topics” he will have to play will be much more complex and difficult to dance to.
