When she arrived on Capitol Hill Tuesday to discuss her ideas for paid family leave and childcare tax credits with lawmakers, First Daughter Ivanka Trump was greeted by the session’s informal emcee, Senator Marco Rubio.
They hugged, sort of…
Ivanka Trump arriving at the Capitol greeted by Sen Rubio. She's now meeting with lawmakers on child tax credit. pic.twitter.com/shhrD9kOnW
— Erica Werner (@ericawerner) June 20, 2017
We know, the picture IS a bit cringeworthy, but to be fair it’s only a snapshot of what happened. Maybe the actual hug was better … or maybe not, but the main thing is that the Trump family and the Rubio family seem to be getting along swimmingly, awkward hugs aside.
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The picture inspired quite the series of snarky remarks on Twitter…
oh boy this is a painful photo
— Kyle Feldscher (@Kyle_Feldscher) June 20, 2017
It’s like kids were trying to make two mannequins kiss at Old Navy.
— D.V. Dagrate ╠(@DuoVonDagrate) June 20, 2017
Common occurrence for men who grew up in Latino households – considered very rude for men not to greet women (+ vice versa) w platonic kiss
— Fernando Espuelas (@EspuelasVox) June 20, 2017
Yes. I’ve been around a lot of Latino households. Seen all sorts of kiss iterations. But never seen anything resembling that…
— Alice Evans (@AliceEvansGruff) June 20, 2017
agreed, that’s one super awkward iteration.
— Fernando Espuelas (@EspuelasVox) June 20, 2017
Rubio himself couldn’t help but respond to the ‘uproar,’ and he made quite the funny deal out of it.
Just left Intel comm & informed meeting 2day with @IvankaTrump blowing up twitter over alleged failed hug! Investigating. Will respond soon
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 20, 2017
We believe we have our own unclassified photographic evidence that will shed greater details on this incident.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 20, 2017
We are also attempting to acquire multi-angle video which we believe will provide greater insight into this important matter.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 20, 2017
If you were filming at the Senate carriage entrance today between 11:20-11:25 am we are seeking your assistance with an active investigation
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 20, 2017
New photo emerges providing more insight into alleged failed hug. (Faces blurred for security purposes) pic.twitter.com/GzSLe3JD3I
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 20, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: Additional photo from moments right after today's alleged failed hug provide new details to this developing story. pic.twitter.com/TFyhB2cQuM
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 20, 2017
Finally, Rubio’s ‘investigation’ conclusion:
Based on review of evidence & my own recollection, have concluded no hug was even attempted & press covfefe of alleged failed hug is false
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 20, 2017
It’s certainly good to happily conclude any investigation, but this one was arguably at least as important as the silly Russia nonsense they’re trying to pin on President Trump!
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Finally, as ‘HugGate’ comes to a close, Ivanka herself got in on the fun with the perfect grand finale:
Anonymous sources say @marcorubio planned the alleged failed hug. I have no comment (but I would have hugged him anyway! 🤗) https://t.co/TChrqWsL4D
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) June 20, 2017
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