Marco Rubio and the Case of the Comically Tiny Red Carpet

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When U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stepped onto Canadian soil for the G-7 Foreign Ministers meeting in Quebec, he probably expected the usual diplomatic niceties. 

Instead, he was greeted by what can only be described as the world’s most underwhelming red carpet—a strip so short, even Trump’s infamous tie could trip over it.

Photos of the pint-sized welcome mat immediately went viral, igniting a social media firestorm filled with pettiness, political satire, and some truly creative roasting.

A Rug With a Message?

Rubio, who once stood as Trump’s favorite punching bag during the 2016 Republican primaries (famously dubbed "Little Marco"), appeared less than thrilled with the greeting. 

Some speculated that the miniature rug was Canada’s way of playfully acknowledging old wounds, while others believed it was simply a passive-aggressive nod to the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade tensions.

“The size of the carpet perfectly matches the amount of respect Canada has left for the US,” one person commented.

Another quipped, “A doormat for a doormat,” suggesting that the red carpet was an accurate metaphor for Rubio’s current role in Trump’s administration.

One particularly savage commenter noted, “Trump’s red tie is longer than that carpet,” while another asked, “Is it covering an 8-foot pit? Because that would be the plot twist to this story.”

 

Canadian Hospitality or Cold-Blooded Shade?

As if the microscopic rug wasn’t enough, some pointed out that the carpet led directly into a puddle, ensuring Rubio’s first step into Canada was as soggy as his political welcoming.

“I love that it leads into a puddle. True Canadian pettiness,” wrote one user, with another adding, “That tiny rug definitely made a statement.”

Others speculated that the carpet had been hastily borrowed from the Air Canada lounge men’s room, while one particularly poetic observer called it, “A bold artistic interpretation of how little Canada cares.”

Even those attempting to defend Canada’s honor found themselves struggling: “Listen, we’re a humble people. Maybe it’s just a symbolic representation of how close the U.S. and Canada are—we don’t need grand gestures. Or maybe, just maybe, we’re just tired of their nonsense.”

Diplomacy, With a Side of Roast

While Rubio has yet to comment on his comically short welcome mat, the Internet has already declared Canada the undisputed king of passive-aggressive diplomacy. 

Whether this was an intentional dig or just an unfortunate airport logistics issue, one thing is clear—Marco Rubio is unlikely to forget the moment he was given such little respect on the world stage.

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