Video of Sen. Deb Fischer's husband's refusal to shake Vice President Kamala Harris' hand at the senators' swearing in ceremony on Friday has gone viral.
"OUCH: Bruce Fischer, the husband of Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, does not shake Kamala Harris' hand, leaving her flustered in a painfully awkward moment," wrote the Daily Caller in a post on X.
Wrote author Don Winslow: "It's disgraceful that Bruce Fischer, husband to incoming GOP Senator Deb Fischer cannot muster a few seconds of class to shake the hands of @VPKamala Harris. States. IMO, only thing Bruce showed here was that pigs don't only live on farms. He is a pig."
Fischer's refusal to shake Harris' hand seemingly surprised the vice president.
Harris' job as vice president is to oversee the swearing-in of all new and re-elected senators following an election.
The exchange began with Harris leading Fischer, R-Neb., to recite the oath of office. The two women then shook hands, and Harris thanked the Nebraska lawmaker for all of her work.
When Harris turned to Bruce Fischer, he nodded his head and declined her handshake.
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