The Internet Is Gushing Over Reports That Doug Emhoff Stuck Up For Kamala Harris To The GOP Senator’s Husband Who Went Viral For Snubbing Her
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I’m sure you remember this viral moment between then-vice president Kamala Harris and GOP Sen. Deb Fischer’s husband. After swearing Sen. Fischer in, VP Harris went to shake her husband, Bruce Fischer’s 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
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) January 6, 2025
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Well, CNN is reporting that Kamala’s 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 Fischer’s hand at the ceremonial tea held at the White House. “Why would you try to shake my hand when you wouldn’t shake my wife’s hand?” he apparently asked.
NEW from me: before the inauguration, Sen. Deb Fischer’s husband— who went viral for his interaction w/Harris a few weeks ago—went to shake Doug Emhoff’s hand
Emhoff refused: “Why would you try to shake my hand when you wouldn’t shake my wife’s hand?”https://t.co/xbRKz6Ywt0
— 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. “@DouglasEmhoff standing on business for his wife!” this person exclaimed.
“Going high when they go low has proven to be useless. Give it right back to them now,” this person declared.
Good for him. Going high when they go low has proven to be useless. Give it right back to them now.
— Betsy Metsy (@metsygirl203) January 21, 2025
This person explained how Emhoff is an example of “tonic masculinity” instead of toxic masculinity: “refreshing, rejuvenating, restorative. Emhoff models it beautifully,” they said.
Tonic masculinity: refreshing, rejuvenating, restorative. Emhoff models it beautifully.
— Dr. Karen Leader (she/her) (@proftinkerbell) January 21, 2025
“Deb’s husband is lucky Doug is a gentleman!” this person declared.
Deb’s husband is lucky Doug is a gentleman!
— Pat Fuller #KeeperOfTheFlame
(@bannerite) January 22, 2025
And many people pointed out how great of a husband Emhoff seems to be. “We should all be so lucky to have such an awesome spouse,” this person exclaimed.
Fvck yeah! We should all be so lucky to have such an awesome spouse!
Love you, @DouglasEmhoff !
— OvereducatedAFVermin
(@BrandonWon2020) January 21, 2025
“Ted Cruz can learn something,” this person suggested.
A man defends his wife’s honor. Ted Cruz can learn something about defending Heidi.
— Gardenia (@Gardenia_Guyana) January 21, 2025
And this person said what many people were thinking. “I’m going to miss Kamala and Doug, a lot.”
I’m going to miss Kamala and Doug, a lot.
— Fran Auerbach (@franauerbach) January 22, 2025
