Marco Rubio, Ivanka Trump joke about awkward hug photos that went viral

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 20: Ivanka Trump walks with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), to a meeting with Senators regarding paid family leave, at U.S. Capitol on June 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.

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Credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 20: Ivanka Trump walks with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), to a meeting with Senators regarding paid family leave, at U.S. Capitol on June 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.

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.