The non-handshake heard round the world might have amounted to a politically-motivated snub. Or, the elderly man who refused the handshake might have had any number of non-political reasons for doing so.

The video, which has since gone viral, was recorded on January 3 as Harris swore in the newly elected U.S. senators as president of the Senate.

"Black woman to Black woman, I recognize every single breath, facial expression, and physical reaction to what Kamala Harris is experiencing."

Members of the MAGAworld have defended a Nebraska senator’s husband for brazenly snubbing Kamala Harris when he refused to shake the vice president’s hand. Republican Deb Fischer’s husband, Bruce Fischer,

The husband of Nebraska senator Deb Fischer swerved Kamala Harris’ handshake during the swearing-in ceremony. After Fischer recited the oath while her husband held the Bible, the Republican senator shook Harris’ hand.

As president of the Senate, Vice President Kamala Harris was tasked with swearing in the newly-elected U.S. senators on Friday (Jan. 3). There were several striking moments from the ceremony.