The meme featuring Donald Trump touching Mike Pence’s knee originates from a July 2016 '60 Minutes' interview, which served as their first joint appearance after Pence was announced as the vice-presidential running mate. During a particularly earnest moment in the broadcast, Trump reached over and patted Pence's knee in a gesture meant to show rapport, but the internet quickly latched onto the perceived awkwardness and Pence's stiff reaction. It became a viral sensation used to represent unwanted affection, paternalistic gestures, or uncomfortable social situations. Users often employ this template to illustrate scenarios involving overstepping boundaries, making bold requests, or highlighting a funny power dynamic where one person is significantly more comfortable than the other.