Photo of Marco Rubio and Ivanka Trump's apparent failed hug sets Twitter ablaze
When Ivanka Trump arrived at the Capitol on Tuesday to talk about paid family leave with Sen. Marco Rubio, things seemed to have gotten a little awkward.
Rubio leaned in to embrace her, and judging by the look on her face in a photo of the encounter, the first daughter was not here for it.
Ivanka Trump being greeted at the Capitol by Marco Rubio...what's going on here? pic.twitter.com/HNqpyBFVqE
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) June 20, 2017
Twitter users immediately responded with some fiery commentary:
Rubio responded to the incident on social media, saying he will be getting to the bottom of what really happened in the photo.
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
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
He then claimed that no hug happened at all.
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
Trump joined in, claiming that allegations of an awkward hug were "fake news."
Fake news! Marco is an excellent hugger... https://t.co/Dk7XXRQlX8
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) June 20, 2017
She added that, if given the opportunity, she would not dodge a hug from Rubio.
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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