Marco Rubio Just Responded To His Awkward Ivanka Moment And It Immediately Backfired
Earlier today, the internet erupted over a photo of Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) awkwardly attempting to hug a seemingly reluctant 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
Now, Rubio has taken to Twitter in an attempt to play it cool. Playing it cool, however, is far from Rubio’s strong suit.
The Florida Senator tweeted five times in a half hour, first mocking the fervor by suggesting he would look into the “important matter” soon:
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
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
And then, after mocking the idea getting “photographic evidence,” Rubio actually did the very thing he was ridiculing. He tweeted out a picture of the incident, in which the First Daughter touched him — on purpose!
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
More than an hour after he began tweeting about the encounter, Rubio found another photo of the First Daughter touching him, so he shared that too:
BREAKING NEWS: Additional photo from moments right after today's alleged failed hug provide new details to this developing story. pic.twitter.com/TFyhB2cQuM
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 20, 2017
Then, and hour and a half in:
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
Twitter was not impressed by Rubio’s attempt at humor, and they let him know it in no uncertain terms. Special shoutout to the many, who turned the conversation back to Rubio’s complicity in Senate Republicans’ unprecedented secrecy surrounding their Trumpcare bill and the devastating effects it would have on the American public.
It’s impossible to say how much more time and energy Rubio will spend tweeting about his physical contact with Ivanka. We’ll update the story well into the night if we have to.
For now, enjoy these responses:
https://twitter.com/AltUSPressSec/status/877281095519285249
This is a cute attempt to be lighthearted, but:
1. Learn to thread.
2. #ShowUsTheBill— Charles Gaba ✡️ (@charles_gaba) June 20, 2017
stop it
— freelance necromancers for pete (@ColsBols) June 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/joseph11ag/status/877273312732303362
— SeriouslyUS? (@USseriously) June 20, 2017
just sitting here thinking about the week Marco Rubio spent making dick jokes about Ivanka Trump's father
— Simon Maloy (@SimonMaloy) June 20, 2017
RumorBreakingNews: Photo emerges of Ivanka Trump draining the remainder of Marco Rubio`s soul.
News at 11 https://t.co/eTulhU4I17— Teddy Watts(Eduardo) (@WattsTeddy) June 20, 2017
Marco Rubio 'Hugging' Ivanka Trump Is So Painful It's Covered By Obamacare https://t.co/2CMlK4JGYy
— David (@skywal01) June 20, 2017
Sheila Norton is a writer with ten years of Capitol Hill experience. Subscribe to the OD Action email to get all the hottest news delivered right to your inbox every day at www.odaction.com