Doug Emhoff reportedly had a tense change Monday with a GOP senator’s husband who snubbed his spouse, former Vice President Kamala Harris, earlier this month.
Based on CNN, the previous second gentleman refused a handshake from Bruce Fischer, the husband of Sen. Deb Fischer (R.-Neb.), at a ceremonial tea on the White Home forward of President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
“Why would you try to shake my hand when you wouldn’t shake my wife’s hand?” Emhoff instructed Fischer, an individual aware of the interplay instructed the outlet.
The supply additionally acknowledged that neither the previous vp nor the senator was concerned in Emhoff’s confrontation.
Footage of Deb Fischer’s Jan. 3 swearing-in ceremony exhibits Bruce Fischer refusing to make eye contact with Harris. Although Deb Fischer shook Harris’ hand after finishing her oath, the senator’s husband gives solely a curt “thank you” to the vp earlier than inserting his free hand in his pocket.
The frostiness started moments earlier than Deb Fischer’s swearing-in, when Bruce Fischer appeared so reluctant to face near Harris that the vp commented.
“It’s OK, I won’t bite. I’m not going to bite, don’t worry,” she mentioned.
Not surprisingly, video of the change shortly went viral and drew a plethora of feedback from viewers throughout the political spectrum. Instantly after being sworn-in, Deb Fischer shared photographs of the occasion on her social media however didn’t tackle her husband’s actions.
“Together we will continue to stand tall for our shared values and take care of our people,” she wrote. “We will protect this nation. We will build a stronger Nebraska. And we will secure that brighter future for our children and grandchildren.”
Per CNN, Emhoff’s Inauguration Day change with Bruce Fischer ended with an apology from the senator’s husband. Tempers later cooled, the supply mentioned, and the pair chatted about golf and different issues.
