Rubio, Ivanka Trump joke about their ‘alleged failed hug’

Sen. Marco Rubio (R) on Tuesday joked that he is “investigating” the issue after social media users mocked the Florida senator for a photo of his hug with first daughter Ivanka Trump.

“Just left Intel comm & informed meeting 2day with @IvankaTrump blowing up twitter over alleged failed hug! Investigating. Will respond soon,” Rubio tweeted.

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

Trump later joked that “Anonymous sources say @marcorubio planned the alleged failed hug. 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!)

— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) June 20, 2017

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Rubio mentioned having photographic evidence that would “shed greater details on this incident,” adding that he is trying to “acquire multi-angle video.” He shared another photo, saying it offered “more insight into alleged failed hug.”

He also called for others’s assistance, questioning whether anyone was filming during the interaction.

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

Rubio weighed in on the social media topic after an Associated Press reporter posted a photo of the GOP senator greeting the White House adviser at the Capitol on Tuesday for a meeting that included conversations about paid family leave.

There was no video accompanying the image, but Twitter users quickly poked fun at the awkward-looking photo.

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

Updated: 7:11 p.m.