Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced online backlash on Tuesday over an exchange about his “DJ name” during a White House press briefing on the ongoing war with Iran.

Rubio was filling in for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is currently on maternity leave, when Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich asked him: “Many people want to know, what is your DJ name?”

Heinrich was referring to viral footage from the weekend that showed Rubio pretending to be a DJ at a wedding.

“My DJ name? You’re not ready for my DJ name,” Rubio replied, prompting the briefing room to erupt in laughter.

Heinrich then quickly pivoted back to questions about the war.

FOX NEWS: Many people want to know what is your DJ name?MARCO RUBIO: You're not ready for my DJ nameFOX NEWS: On the war ... pic.twitter.com/IaJRwRaaFY

The exchange sparked criticism on social media, with some users slamming the lighthearted question as gas prices continue to climb, a consequence of Trump’s military action in the Middle East.

Others described the moment as “fucking embarrassing.”

Elsewhere in the same briefing, Rubio had also raised eyebrows after quoting hip-hop lyrics while discussing the conflict.

glad to see fox news asking the hard-hitting important questions

This is so embarrassing https://t.co/Dbdgdb6tRG

Jesus Christ 🤦🏻♀️ “What’s your stripper name?” “Ruby princess” “Awesome. So about the record gas prices…”

Asking for a DJ name while gas is at an all time high

Fucking embarrassing.We are a failing nation under this clown shown administration and its toothless, corporate press.The fourth estate my ass.

The WH media has already figured out who the next Republican presidential candidate is going to be. Kissing his ass 3 years before the primary...

This is what the useless media doing?? Holy fuck. Mediocre @FoxNews

Duh. ‘Lil Marco’. This has long been established. Oh, wait - I thought you said his DJT name.

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