Sen. Marco Rubio finally responded Tuesday afternoon to the intense social media mockery over an awkward photo of him attempting to hug Ivanka Trump.
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
The original photo, captured by an Associated Press reporter, showed Rubio, R-Fla., leaning in to embrace a stiff-armed Ivanka Trump.
I’m cringing just looking at this.
— Kara Lynum (@karalynum) June 20, 2017
It’s like kids were trying to make two mannequins kiss at Old Navy.
— CT. Duo Von Dagrate ⭕ (@DuoVonDagrate) June 20, 2017
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
Rubio tweeted that he would examine his own “unclassified photographic evidence” of the “alleged failed hug.”
We believe we have our own unclassified photographic evidence that will shed greater details on this incident.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 20, 2017
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
“Just left Intel comm & informed meeting 2day with @IvankaTrump blowing up twitter over alleged failed hug! Investigating. Will respond soon,” Rubio tweeted. “We believe we have our own unclassified photographic evidence that will shed greater details on this incident.”
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
Trump later joined in on the fun. “Anonymous sources say @marcorubio planned the alleged failed hug,” she tweeted. “I have no comment (but I would have hugged him anyway!).”
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
Trump was on Capitol Hill to discuss parental leave and child tax credits.
