GOP Senator's Husband Declines Kamala Harris Handshake During Swearing-In

Bruce Fischer, husband of Senator Deb Fischer, avoids handshake with Vice President Kamala Harris, igniting polarized reactions online.

During Senator Deb Fischer's swearing-in ceremony, her husband Bruce Fischer did not shake Vice President Kamala Harris' hand, despite her extended gesture.
Bruce Fischer, who was holding a cane and a Bible, offered a brief 'thank you' instead, prompting visible surprise from Harris and widespread online commentary.
Critics labeled the gesture as disrespectful, with some attributing it to political or racial motivations, while others defended Fischer, citing his physical limitations.
The incident has fueled broader partisan divides, with liberals condemning the act as classless and conservatives either dismissing it or praising it as symbolic.
The viral moment comes as Harris prepares to leave office following the certification of Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election.