Trump Jokes About Marco Rubio as Cuba’s President Amid Viral Memes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump responded with a lighthearted remark to a viral social media post suggesting that Secretary of State Marco Rubio could become the president of Cuba, replying simply, “Sounds good to me.” The comment, posted Sunday on Trump’s Truth Social account, came amid a wave of memes poking fun at Rubio’s increasingly broad portfolio within the administration.
Rubio, officially serving as Secretary of State, National Security Advisor, and acting Archivist of the United States, has become the subject of widespread online humor. His expanding responsibilities have led to jokes portraying him in a variety of imagined leadership roles around the globe. Social media users on X have shared AI-generated images depicting Rubio as everything from the shah of Iran to the president of Venezuela, and even as the manager of the English soccer club Manchester United.
This humorous trend follows a significant reorganization within the State Department, spearheaded by Rubio, which consolidated more than 300 offices and absorbed the functions of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) into the State Department. The reorganization, finalized last July, ended USAID’s independent operations, with Rubio previously serving as acting administrator before the agency’s remaining functions were integrated.
Rubio himself has acknowledged the jokes, recently tweeting that he would not be a candidate for the vacant head coach or general manager positions with the Miami Dolphins football team. “While you never know what the future may bring right now my focus must remain on global events and also the precious archives of the United States of America,” he wrote.
The playful exchanges come at a time when the administration is navigating complex international challenges, including the recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and ongoing efforts to secure the southern border. Trump has discussed these issues publicly, including plans for Venezuela, in recent interviews.
Rubio’s multifaceted role and the administration’s restructuring efforts reflect a broader trend toward consolidating foreign policy and international development functions under the State Department. The U.S. Department of State website provides detailed information about the agency’s current structure and leadership.
Meanwhile, the reorganization of USAID was part of a broader government effort to streamline operations and reduce redundancies, as outlined by the U.S. Agency for International Development. The agency’s integration into the State Department marks a significant shift in how the U.S. manages foreign aid and diplomatic relations.
As the memes continue to circulate, Rubio’s expanding portfolio remains a topic of interest both inside and outside Washington. The White House website offers updates on administration personnel and policy initiatives, highlighting the evolving roles of key officials.
For now, the playful suggestion of Rubio as Cuba’s president remains just that—a joke embraced by the president himself amid a politically charged atmosphere where humor often intersects with serious policy discussions.
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