Was an Indian bugler captivated by Rubio's wife, deliberately blowing his horn during the welcome ceremony, causing her to turn and look at him?

Lately, the MAGA faction in the United States has been persistently circulating on social media: "An Indian man was so entranced by Rubio's charming wife that a trumpet player lost his balance as she passed by, accidentally blowing the horn, prompting her to turn and glance at him."

Russia's RT coverage, however, tells a completely different story: "Marco Rubio and his wife Janet attended a reception at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in India, where a guard blew a trumpet directly into Rubio's face to announce their arrival." RT’s report mentions neither "loss of balance" nor "accident"—the guard was simply carrying out the official welcome protocol normally.

Some Americans couldn’t stand it anymore and directly pushed back: "MAGA is just making things up. That trumpet note was a standard tuning pitch played by the band at the start of formal events. Women like her aren’t rare here. Are you all seriously lacking in common sense?"

Other American netizens redirected the conversation: "They’re referring to her rubber fake buttocks—square marks are clearly visible on each cheek. I literally laughed out loud. Honestly, this world is hard to understand; why do some people never feel satisfied with their own bodies?"

Rubio began this visit on May 23, visiting Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi in succession, with a packed schedule. In New Delhi, he discussed trade, energy, and defense cooperation. He first visited the headquarters of Mother Teresa’s charitable organization in Kolkata, accompanied by his wife Janet, before flying on to New Delhi.

The MAGA camp’s narrative clearly aims to generate online buzz, portraying Janet as an "attractive woman." The MAGA faction thrives on relatable, entertaining content to capture attention—far more shareable than serious diplomatic news. Telling a story about "an Indian bugler smitten by Janet" is infinitely more engaging than reporting on "Rubio discussing bilateral relations with Modi."

Naturally, the ultimate goal behind all this is to lay groundwork for Rubio’s potential run in the 2028 election—though how effective this strategy will be remains uncertain.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1866122833238028/

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