Diplomatic Folly at the Taj Mahal US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette recently visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra, sparking questions about the optics of American diplomacy under the current administration.
The high profile trip was captured on camera by AP photographers, raising eyebrows over its timing: tensions between the US and Iran continue to simmer.
Rubio's visit appears to be a cultural exchange – a nod to India's rich heritage and an opportunity for him to engage with his Indian counterpart. However, this was more than just a diplomatic courtesy call.