GOP Senator’s Spouse Disses Kamala To Her Face In Epic Encounter

Following what appeared to be his refusal to shake Vice President Kamala Harris's hand during his wife’s swearing-in ceremony, Republican Sen. Deb Fischer’s (R-NE) husband has been dubbed a “spirit animal” by social media users.

Harris, who, under constitutional law, presides over the Senate and has the authority to break ties, recently swore in senators for the 119th Congress. With the vice president holding the record for casting the most tie-breaking votes in history, Fischer, 73, has been a senator since 2013 and has interacted with Harris multiple times over the past four years. However, during the ceremony, her husband, Bruce Fischer, declined to shake Harris's extended hand, offering a curt nod instead while scowling at her over the Bible. This brief encounter cooled what has generally been a professional and courteous relationship. During their group photo, Harris withdrew her hand and stood silently by their sides. Bruce Fischer maintained a stern expression, not cracking a smile.

“Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer’s husband is my spirit animal,” an X user named Johnnymaga posted. “Guy wanted nothing to do with Kamala.”

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Harris’s perceived lack of respect in her final weeks as vice president amused some viewers. One commented, “I could watch this again and again, haha! The best.” Another quipped, “At all costs, protect this man!” A third, criticizing President Joe Biden’s decision to honor Liz Cheney with a medal, joked that Bruce Fischer deserved the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his rejection of Harris.

Harris, after losing to Trump, reportedly disappeared from the public eye for weeks before reemerging in a heavily criticized video where she appeared fatigued and unwell. Her public appearances since have been sparse, and her interactions with the Bidens, particularly First Lady Jill Biden, have often appeared strained. Meanwhile, President Biden, who has reportedly confided frustrations about his removal from the race, still believes he could have beaten Trump again. Unspoken, however, is the question of whether Biden thought he could have handled the physical demands of an additional four years in office.

During her time in the White House, Harris’s favorability rating occasionally climbed above 50 percent, though she was frequently labeled as the most unpopular vice president in U.S. history. While some speculate she may seek the presidency again, her supporters have encouraged her to consider running for California governor in 2026. With her departure from the White House marking the first time in over two decades she won’t receive a government paycheck, Harris may need to weigh her next steps carefully as she plots her political future.