Wed Jan 08 08:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Senator Fischer’s Husband Snubs VP Harris Handshake at Swearing-In Ceremony
**Washington D.C.** – A seemingly simple handshake at Friday’s US Senate swearing-in ceremony has sparked a heated political debate. Video footage shows Bruce Fischer, husband of Republican Senator Deb Fischer, appearing to refuse to shake hands with Vice President Kamala Harris.
The incident occurred after Senator Fischer’s swearing-in. While the Vice President offered her hand, Mr. Fischer, who was holding a cane and a Bible, declined, instead offering a brief “thank you” and placing his other hand in his pocket. VP Harris responded with a noticeable expression of surprise.
While Senator Fischer subtly encouraged her husband to greet the Vice President, and Harris herself joked, “It’s okay, I won’t bite,” Mr. Fischer remained visibly uncomfortable. The couple did eventually shake hands after the ceremony.
The incident quickly went viral, dividing social media. Liberal commentators condemned Mr. Fischer’s actions, labeling them “classless,” “disgraceful,” and even using strongly critical language. They pointed to his lack of eye contact and perceived avoidance of physical contact as evidence of disrespect towards the Vice President.
Republicans, however, defended Mr. Fischer, suggesting that his use of a cane may have made a handshake difficult. They attributed the incident to a misunderstanding rather than intentional disrespect.
The incident underscores the deep political divisions currently impacting the United States, with a seemingly minor interaction escalating into a major online controversy. The Fischer family has not yet publicly commented on the matter.
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