Rubio Won't Reveal His DJ Name & The Internet Is Wild

Rubio Won't Reveal His DJ Name & The Internet Is Wild

This exchange took place during a White House press briefing on May 5, 2026, when U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood in for Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who was on maternity leave. Rubio brought a notably informal and humorous tone to the podium for his "briefing debut" as the stand-in spokesperson. Highlights from the briefing included: The "Blue vs. Black" Comment: Rubio jokingly corrected a reporter he had called on, realizing they were wearing blue rather than black. He quipped that despite being colorblind, he could still tell the difference between the two colors.The "DJ Name" Mystery: When asked about a viral video showing him DJing at a family wedding, Rubio teased the press corps by saying, "You're not ready for my DJ name".Insane in the Brain: In a more serious but still colloquially phrased segment regarding Iran's leadership, he referred to certain officials as being "insane in the brain," a nod to the 1993 Cypress Hill song. While Karoline Leavitt remains the official White House Press Secretary, Rubio has been part of a rotating team of senior officials handling briefings during her absence.