First Daughter Ivanka Trump visited Congress on Tuesday to speak with lawmakers about legislation that would impact women and families, but some people could only focus on a picture of her hug with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.).

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The seemingly awkward hug quickly prompted numerous jokes after going viral.

Just a few hours after the viral hug had reached all corners of the internet, Rubio joked about the events that transpired.

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Rubio got the ball rolling, saying he would investigate the seemingly failed hug.

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Julian Conley listens during opening statements in his trial at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The 25-year-old is accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in July 2020. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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