A big question heading into tonight’s debate was whether Kamala Harris and Donald Trump would shake hands.
The vice president’s team had declined to entertain questions before the debate about whether Harris intended to try to shake Trump’s hand. A senior adviser now confirms the vice president went into tonight with the plan to do so, which is why she ended up walking to Trump’s podium to extend her hand out first. He accepted the handshake.
Harris introduced herself by name and said, “Let’s have a good debate.” Trump responded: “Nice to see you. Have fun.”
Trump and President Joe Biden did not shake hands at the beginning of the CNN debate in June.
Full News: Harris was determined to shake hands with Trump heading into tonight [from CNN]