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Viral Video Shows Sen. Fischer’s Husband Declining Kamala Harris' Handshake

Bruce Fischer, husband of Senator Deb Fischer, faces backlash for declining a handshake from Vice President Kamala Harris during a swearing-in ceremony.

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Updated: Jan 6th, 2025, 11:15 PM ET

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A video of Bruce Fischer, husband of GOP Senator Deb Fischer, rejecting a handshake from Vice President Kamala Harris during a swearing-in ceremony has sparked controversy. Critics on social media branded the act as classless, while others pointed out that Fischer was holding a cane, complicating the interaction. The incident has ignited debates about civility in American politics and has received mixed reactions from liberals and conservatives alike, including personal attacks on both Fischer and Harris.

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