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Former Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Poses with Rubio at 'Shield of the Americas' Summit
Tarrio, a far-right activist, posted a photo with the Secretary of State at the inaugural security summit in Florida.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Enrique Tarrio, the former national chair of the Proud Boys white nationalist organization, posted a photo on social media of himself with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the inaugural 'Shield of the Americas' summit in Doral, Florida. The summit was intended to gather U.S. allies in the hemisphere to promote regional security and counter foreign interference.
Why it matters
Tarrio's presence at the high-profile security summit, despite his conviction for seditious conspiracy related to the January 6th attack, raises questions about the Trump administration's outreach to far-right figures and its approach to combating domestic extremism.
The details
In the photo, Tarrio wrote that he was 'Proud of this Cuban!' and 'Down with communism!' in Spanish, an apparent reference to the current Cuban regime. Tarrio was sentenced in 2023 to 22 years in prison for his role in the January 6th attack, but was later pardoned by former President Trump. The 'Shield of the Americas' summit was intended to promote regional security and counter foreign interference, according to the State Department.
- The 'Shield of the Americas' summit was held on Saturday, March 9, 2026.
- Tarrio posted the photo on social media on the same day, March 9, 2026.
The players
Enrique Tarrio
A far-right activist and former national chair of the Proud Boys white nationalist organization, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol but later pardoned by former President Trump.
Marco Rubio
The current U.S. Secretary of State, who attended the 'Shield of the Americas' summit in Doral, Florida.
What they’re saying
“With @SecRubio at the Shield of the Americas summit. By far the President Trumps choices for his cabinet. Proud of this Cuban! Abajo con el comunismo!”
— Enrique Tarrio, Former Proud Boys National Chair (X (social platform)
What’s next
The State Department has not yet commented on Tarrio's presence at the 'Shield of the Americas' summit or his interactions with Secretary of State Rubio.
The takeaway
The appearance of a convicted far-right extremist like Enrique Tarrio at a high-profile security summit hosted by the Trump administration raises concerns about the administration's approach to combating domestic extremism and its outreach to controversial figures.
