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Harris and Trump meet for the first time, and shake hands

By Julia Reinstein,

3 days ago

As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took the stage Tuesday night for their first presidential debate against each other, the two shook hands -- the first time two presidential candidates have shaken hands since 2016.

The debate marks the first time the two candidates have met each other, with Harris initiating the handshake.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4E4YaM_0vRur5Z600 — Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images - PHOTO: Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate in Philadelphia, on Sept. 10, 2024.

After they were introduced, Trump appeared to head to his podium without shaking Harris' hand. Harris was heading to the middle of the stage, and changed course to meet him at his podium for a handshake.

MORE: Trump-Harris debate live updates: Candidates take the stage, shake hands

The vice president said, "Kamala Harris. How are you?"

"Nice to see you, I'm fine," Trump said as he shook her hand.

Harris replied saying, "Let's have a good debate."

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4LCzfO_0vRur5Z600 — Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images - PHOTO: Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate in Philadelphia, on Sept. 10, 2024.

The handshake between the two candidates ended an eight-year streak of no handshakes on the presidential debate stage.

There are no rules or stipulations requiring a handshake before or after the debate.

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Alie

3d ago

Trump lost Bigly

a Tracey

3d ago

HARRIS HAS NO POLICES. SHE IS A RADICAL SOCIALIST! SHE KEPT SAYING SHE WOULD TAKE GUNS AWAY , MCCANE,AN CHNEY TOO ARETWO FOOLS ! SHE HAS TO DISPAR AGE TRUMP , YOU HARRIS LIES HOW CAN WE TRUST YOU , YOU WILL HAVE US ALL IN DEBT WITH TAXES

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