Doug Emhoff Refuses Handshake in Viral Incident

Doug Emhoff, husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, refused a handshake from Bruce Fischer, husband of Senator Deb Fischer, after Fischer had previously snubbed Harris by not shaking her hand during a swearing-in ceremony. This incident occurred at a ceremonial tea at the White House ahead of President Donald Trump's inauguration. Emhoff confronted Fischer, asking why he would shake his hand after not shaking Harris's, which highlighted the ongoing tension from the viral incident. Despite the initial confrontation, Fischer later apologized, and the two men ended up having a polite conversation about various topics, including golf. Neither Harris nor Senator Fischer were involved in the incident. The viral nature of the exchange has drawn significant public attention, reflecting broader political tensions.