It’s not every day that a brief, unscripted moment during a swearing-in ceremony sets social media ablaze, but that’s exactly what happened when Bruce Fischer, husband of Republican Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), became an unlikely viral sensation. With Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over the swearing-in ceremony for the 119th Congress, Bruce Fischer did something subtle yet unmistakable—he refused to shake her hand. And social media users wasted no time declaring him their “spirit animal.”
The moment was icy but unmistakable. As Harris extended her hand over the Bible, Bruce Fischer offered only a curt nod in response, his expression somewhere between stone-faced and mildly inconvenienced. For those who’ve grown tired of Harris’s awkward public appearances, repetitive talking points, and infamous word salads, Bruce Fischer became an instant folk hero.
Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer’s husband is my spirit animal.
Guy wanted nothing to do with Kamala. 😭 pic.twitter.com/B60sR2CN8l
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) January 6, 2025
“Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer’s husband is my spirit animal,” one X user wrote, perfectly capturing the sentiment that rippled through conservative social media. Another joked, “Protect this man at all costs!!!” A third quipped that President-elect Donald Trump should award Bruce Fischer the Presidential Medal of Freedom—a sharp jab at President Biden’s controversial decision to honor Liz Cheney with the same award.
It’s worth noting that Kamala Harris, the nation’s most unpopular vice president in modern history, has become something of a political punchline on both sides of the aisle. Her approval ratings have been consistently underwater, and her attempts to establish herself as a national leader have been marked by tone-deaf speeches, vacant stares, and word salads that feel like they were drafted by an AI chatbot having a nervous breakdown.
Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer’s husband is my spirit animal.
Guy wanted nothing to do with Kamala. 😭 pic.twitter.com/B60sR2CN8l
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) January 6, 2025
After her loss to Trump in November, Harris all but disappeared from public view. Her eventual reemergence—via a sluggish, heavily criticized online video—only solidified the perception that she was politically adrift. When she has appeared in public alongside the Bidens, the strained body language and lack of interaction with First Lady Jill Biden have been impossible to ignore.
And the fractures aren’t just public—they’re reportedly behind closed doors, too. President Biden, nursing his own post-election regrets, has allegedly confided to those close to him that he shouldn’t have been pushed out of the race and still believes he could have beaten Trump again. Whether Biden genuinely believes he could endure another four years in office—or whether he’s simply trying to salvage his legacy—is anyone’s guess.
As for Harris, her future is murky. Despite polling as the most unpopular vice president in modern history, her favorability ticked up briefly during her abbreviated presidential campaign, crossing the 50% mark a handful of times. Allies are already whispering about her potential run for California governor in 2026, while others see another shot at the presidency somewhere down the line. But for now, her days of taxpayer-funded paychecks are numbered, and she’ll soon need to navigate life outside the political cocoon she’s occupied for decades.
WOW! Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer’s husband REFUSED to shake Kamala’s hand and can barely look her in the eye.
Thank you, sir, for representing every American whose lives were destroyed by her and Joe’s policies. pic.twitter.com/JuoON13oUE
— David J Harris Jr (@DavidJHarrisJr) January 6, 2025
But let’s get back to Bruce Fischer. Was his refusal to shake Harris’s hand a calculated snub, or just an awkward moment captured on camera? Honestly, it doesn’t matter. In an era where small acts of defiance are amplified by social media, Bruce Fischer’s brief moment became a cultural flashpoint. For conservatives, it wasn’t just about the handshake—it was about what it represented: a rejection of performative politics, hollow platitudes, and the failures of the Biden-Harris administration.
