Marco Rubio as DJ gives ‘good Cuban uncle energy’: Tiana Lowe Doescher

Published May 5, 2026 3:21pm ET | Updated May 5, 2026 3:21pm ET



Secretary of State Marco Rubio took a brief break from politics over the weekend for a lighter assignment: DJ duties at a family wedding, a moment that quickly found a second life online.

Footage circulating on social media shows Rubio behind the booth helping set the tone for the celebration as guests gathered on the dance floor. The clip spread across social media, where users reacted to the secretary referring to him as “DJ Marco Marc,” a playful nickname accompanied by the viral moment.

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