The president’s daughter probably doesn’t fancy Canada’s PM like the rest of the internet – but that didn’t stop the jokes

Ivanka Trump <3s Justin Trudeau – at least if you believe what you see on the internet.

Pictures of the two at a roundtable discussion about women in the workforce have gone viral this week as mischief-makers suggest the US president’s daughter may be swooning a little over the Canadian prime minister.

Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) Get you someone that looks at you the way Ivanka Trump looks at Justin Trudeau pic.twitter.com/sxTAlpi4av

On much of the internet, Trudeau is essentially regarded as a Disney prince come to life – so, naturally, it assumes anyone who meets him is instantly smitten. No one is safe – not even the Duchess of Cambridge:



Blair Elliott (@blairelliott) My favourite photo genre is "married women meeting Justin." pic.twitter.com/XBsLL8Ws4w

Daniel (@DannyDutch) No one is safe from PM Steal Yo Girl! pic.twitter.com/TYrTV1U4CN

Then again, maybe the true love story here was between Trudeau and former president Barack Obama:

shit (@_neku) Everyone talking about how all these girls look at Trudeau but look at how Trudeau looks at Obama pic.twitter.com/dzvjBZqUnb

The meeting itself had already attracted some controversy after Ivanka tweeted a picture of herself alongside her father and Trudeau in the president’s seat:

Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) A great discussion with two world leaders about the importance of women having a seat at the table! 🇺🇸🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/AtiSiOoho0

Trump’s daughter holds no official role in his administration, yet she has participated in a number of official events.

Trudeau’s visit to the White House this week was a boom time for memes – particularly one about his handshake with Trump. Plus, the White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, appeared to call him “Joe” Trudeau.