Marco Rubio flies to China in Maduro's 'Venezuela' training

On May 13, 2026, Marco Rubio, the American Secretary of State, was caught in a photograph aboard Air Force One, dressed in a Nike tracksuit identical to the one worn by former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during his capture by an American commando on January 3, 2026.

Rubio's image went viral on social media, being shared by White House Communications Director Steve Cheung. The tracksuit, named 'Venezuela', was associated with Maduro's capture, and Rubio was one of the most critical American officials regarding the Venezuelan government.

In the perspective of the 2028 presidential elections, Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are considered significant options among Republicans. Trump praised both as 'great leaders', highlighting the differences in style between them.