Rubio's Font Fiasco: Times New Roman Returns to State Department, Leaving Internet in Stitches

Marco Rubio said Times New Roman will be used instead of Calibri in both internal and external documents.

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In a move that has left many scratching their heads, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered the State Department to switch back to Times New Roman typeface for official documents, reversing a decision made under the Biden administration to use Calibri. The change, which applies to both internal and external documents, has sparked widespread ridicule on social media, with many joking that the decision is a "top priority" for the administration. The move to Calibri in 2023 was made to improve accessibility for people with visual disabilities, according to a statement by Antony Blinken. However, Rubio has argued that Times New Roman is "more formal" and better suited for official government correspondence. The creator of Calibri, Dutch designer Lucas de Groot, has expressed his disappointment and amusement at the change, pointing out that the font was designed to improve reading on modern computer screens, which is exactly what Times New Roman does not do as well. Social media users have been quick to poke fun at the decision, with one user commenting, "Always working on top priorities" and another saying, "Marco is dealing with the truly pressing issues of our time!