Secretary of State Marco Rubio Participates in Wedding DJ Event Amid Controversial Iran Conflict

Sun, 03 May 2026 22:34:00 +0200

On May 3, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared behind DJ equipment at a family wedding in an attempt to energize the crowd, according to a video shared by White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino. In the footage, Rubio mimics DJ movements and pumps his fist to the beat of the song “Shiver” by John Summit & Hayla, though he appears not to actually operate the equipment. The video circulated widely on social media, drawing criticism for its timing and tone, given the ongoing war with Iran led by President Donald Trump, which has seen massive public disapproval. The conflict, now over two months long and costing an estimated $25 billion, is creating economic strain, with gas prices averaging $4.44 per gallon and projected to rise further. While Rubio described Iranian negotiators as experienced in a recent Fox News interview, his lighthearted wedding performance contrasted sharply with the serious international crisis. Social media users expressed frustration, emphasizing th