Thu Jan 09 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Nebraska Senator’s Husband Snubs VP Harris’ Handshake at Swearing-In Ceremony
**Washington, D.C.** – The ceremonial swearing-in of Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) took an unexpected turn when her husband, Bruce Fischer, declined to shake hands with Vice President Kamala Harris. The incident, which occurred Friday, drew immediate criticism online.
While the event typically features displays of bipartisan courtesy, Mr. Fischer’s refusal to acknowledge or shake hands with the Vice President stood in stark contrast to his previous interactions with Vice Presidents Mike Pence and Joe Biden at Senator Fischer’s prior swearing-in ceremonies. In those instances, Mr. Fischer warmly greeted and shook hands with both Republican and Democratic vice presidents.
The seemingly deliberate snub sparked debate on social media, with many commentators pointing to the sharp difference in Mr. Fischer’s behavior. The incident highlights the increasing political polarization in the United States, even extending to seemingly non-political events such as a senator’s swearing-in. Neither Senator Fischer nor the Vice President’s office has yet commented publicly on the matter.
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