Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff greet each other with… a kiss on the lips?

At the time, social media commentators were left scratching their heads at the intimate public display of affection.

Ponce further asserted, “Romantic kisses typically are typically complimented with an upper-body connection.”

Jill Biden holding Doug Emhoff’s hand with Kamala Harris in between them

“To be the spouse of a candidate, that’s tough duty,” Harris acknowledged.

Their rumored feud reportedly caused Emhoff to be a bit unfriendly behind the scenes.

Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff holding up their hands onstage at an event