Experts reveal their takeaways from the viral moment when Sen. Deb Fischer's husband, Bruce, appeared to deny the vice president's handshake.
Bruce Fischer accompanied his wife, first elected as a Senator for Nebraska in 2012, to the ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Friday and his refusal to shake hands with the vice president clearly surprised her as she oversaw the event, marking the beginning of the 119 th Congress.
Longtime Republican turned never-Trumper Sarah Longwell wanted Joe Biden to defeat Donald Trump. But the outgoing president’s revisionist history in a recent interview with USA Today was a bridge too far for the Biden backer at the time he was still the presumed Democratic nominee.
The first lady took her seat next to Harris with nary an acknowledgement or glance toward the vice president and second gentleman.
As she swore in U.S. senators, the vice president experienced delightful and utterly disrespectful interactions with members of Congress.
Vice President Kamala Harris receives a standing ovation during recent address, marking significant milestones in her political journey and leadership impact.
Vice President Kamala Harris says Jan. 6, 2025, was a “good day” for democracy as she oversaw the peaceful certification of Donald Trump's victory.
"Black woman to Black woman, I recognize every single breath, facial expression, and physical reaction to what Kamala Harris is experiencing."
Bruce Fischer's behavior revealed a small, petty man who treated Harris not as this nation’s vice president, but as a Black woman he would not acknowledge because she challenged Trump.
Kamala Harris ignored Donald Trump at Jimmy Carter’s state funeral on Thursday, as five presidents gathered to mourn their predecessor.