Marco Rubio seems to have his hands full these days. As if his role as the secretary of state wasn’t demanding enough, he’s also taken on the responsibilities of acting national security advisor and acting archivist of the United States. In a surprising turn of events, he was even appointed to lead the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) before the agency’s closure. These roles are just the ones publicly known; one might speculate if there are more confidential titles he’s juggling.

This impressive array of official positions has sparked a wave of “Marco realizing” memes, portraying him in every conceivable role. A particularly amusing moment was captured by a photographer who snapped Rubio looking thoroughly exhausted while slumped in a chair. This image has provided endless amusement and creativity for internet users, who have enthusiastically used it as meme material.

Adding to the humor, some have jokingly speculated that Rubio might soon become the head coach of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. This comes after the team’s coach, Mike McDaniel, was dismissed following another disappointing season. However, Rubio has reassured the public, at least for now, that he has no intention of stepping into that role.

In a light-hearted tweet, Rubio left a glimmer of possibility open, as he didn’t completely rule out the idea of coaching in the future. Given his known passion for the NFL and with his wife Jeanette being a former Dolphins cheerleader, the notion isn’t entirely far-fetched. For now, though, it remains a playful rumor rather than a reality.

— MAGA Kitty (@SaveUSAKitty) January 6, 2026

Some are now even predicting that he will take on the job of the head coach of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins after the team’s coach, Mike McDaniel, was fired Thursday following another lousy season. Rubio put the anxious nation at rest, however, and assured us that — for now, at least — he has no plans to take on that role:

I do not normally respond to online rumors but feel the need to do so at this moment

I will not be a candidate for the currently vacant HC and GM positions with the Miami Dolphins.

While you never know what the future may bring right now my focus must remain on global events…

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) January 8, 2026

The tweet continues:

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.

Thank you

Sharp-eyed readers will note that he did not shut the door on the possibility of taking the job in the future. Just saying. Rubio is a known NFL fan, and his wife Jeanette is a former Dolphins cheerleader, so why not?

The Left Lost the Meme Wars

This administration, from Donald Trump to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to VP JD Vance on down, has proven to be a humorous group that is not afraid to make fun of themselves. This has proven to be an effective weapon as it showcases the sharp contrast with the bitter leftist shrieking that seems to be the Dems’ default response to virtually anything the president does. 

All the president’s men (and women) may be funny, but by showing their humanity, they also make themselves more attractive to voters. It’s a tool that the dour progressives are utterly lacking, and they look like grim sourpusses most of the time. Hard leftists might love that, because they’re a deeply depressed lot, but independents, maybe not so much.

Rubio, meanwhile, has engendered a virtual factory of meme creators:

Rubio after learning that he has to cover Trump’s shift at McDonald’s. pic.twitter.com/Pj3tcpPWDH

— Make America Meme Again (@meme4USA) January 6, 2026

There are so many, we need to use one that showcases multiple examples:

BEING MARCO: Rubio is Trump’s go-to ‘Acting Secretary’. Here’s Marco finding out he’s got to run Venezuela, Iran, Canada, Minnesota, Hilton, and Greenland… What am I missing? 🤣 pic.twitter.com/iyRskXRde9

— @amuse (@amuse) January 6, 2026

This administration is making humor fun again, and I think it helps their mission. In the meantime, here’s hoping that Marco gets some sleep.

White House Announces Over 1,000,000 New Jobs Were Created In December But They Were All Filled By Marco Rubio pic.twitter.com/0wWwbvh3UM

— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) January 7, 2026

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