The Internet Is Gushing Over Reports That Doug Emhoff Stuck Up For Kamala Harris To The GOP Senatorâs Husband Who Went Viral For Snubbing Her

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Iâm sure you remember this viral moment between then-vice president Kamala Harris and GOP Sen. Deb Fischerâs husband. After swearing Sen. Fischer in, VP Harris went to shake her husband, Bruce Fischerâs hand, and he seemed to snub her.
The husband of a Republican senator just refused to shake hands or make eye contact with Vice President Harris.
The level of class you can expect from MAGA. pic.twitter.com/hTarflIqlw
â No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) January 6, 2025
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Well, CNN is reporting that Kamalaâs husband, Doug Emhoff, had something to say to Bruce Fischer about it on Inauguration Day.

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When Fischer approached him, Emhoff reportedly refused to shake Fischerâs hand at the ceremonial tea held at the White House. âWhy would you try to shake my hand when you wouldnât shake my wifeâs hand?â he apparently asked.
NEW from me: before the inauguration, Sen. Deb Fischerâs husbandâ who went viral for his interaction w/Harris a few weeks agoâwent to shake Doug Emhoffâs hand
Emhoff refused: âWhy would you try to shake my hand when you wouldnât shake my wifeâs hand?âhttps://t.co/xbRKz6Ywt0
â Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) January 21, 2025
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Later, after the tense exchange, Fischer reportedly sought out Emhoff and apologized. By the end of the event, they were cordial and discussing things like golf, a source told CNN.
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The internet gushed over the thought of Emhoff sticking up for Harris. â@DouglasEmhoff standing on business for his wife!â this person exclaimed.
âGoing high when they go low has proven to be useless. Give it right back to them now,â this person declared.
Good for him. Going high when they go low has proven to be useless. Give it right back to them now.
â Betsy Metsy (@metsygirl203) January 21, 2025
This person explained how Emhoff is an example of âtonic masculinityâ instead of toxic masculinity: ârefreshing, rejuvenating, restorative. Emhoff models it beautifully,â they said.
Tonic masculinity: refreshing, rejuvenating, restorative. Emhoff models it beautifully.
â Dr. Karen Leader (she/her) (@proftinkerbell) January 21, 2025
âDebâs husband is lucky Doug is a gentleman!â this person declared.
Debâs husband is lucky Doug is a gentleman!
â Pat Fuller #KeeperOfTheFlame
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(@bannerite) January 22, 2025
And many people pointed out how great of a husband Emhoff seems to be. âWe should all be so lucky to have such an awesome spouse,â this person exclaimed.
Fvck yeah! We should all be so lucky to have such an awesome spouse!
Love you, @DouglasEmhoff !
â OvereducatedAFVermin
(@BrandonWon2020) January 21, 2025
âTed Cruz can learn something,â this person suggested.
A man defends his wifeâs honor. Ted Cruz can learn something about defending Heidi.
â Gardenia (@Gardenia_Guyana) January 21, 2025
And this person said what many people were thinking. âIâm going to miss Kamala and Doug, a lot.â
Iâm going to miss Kamala and Doug, a lot.
â Fran Auerbach (@franauerbach) January 22, 2025