Kamala Harris Extends Her Hand to Donald Trump in Viral Moment from Their First-Ever Meeting at Presidential Debate

Vice PresidentKamala Harrisextended her hand first to former presidentDonald Trumpduring their first presidential debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. The debate also marked the first time the two candidates have ever met. The Democratic and Republic nominees took the podium at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to discuss a wide range of campaign topics, from immigration to the economy to abortion. Harris, 59, and Trump, 78, entered the stage at the same time, with Harris crossing over the median between the two lecterns and extending her hand first.

Kamala Harris Jokes at Campaign Rally Hecklers: ‘I Think You Meant to Go to the Smaller One’

Vice President Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks at University Wisconsin-La Crosse on Oct. 17, 2024.Photo:CRAIG LASSIG/AFP via Getty CRAIG LASSIG/AFP via Getty Kamala Harrisknows how to keep the show going.The Democratic presidential nominee was discussed her stance on abortion andthe overturning ofRoe v. Wadeat acampaign rally in La Crosse, Wis., on Thursday, Oct. 17, when hecklers began to interrupt her.“We will move forward because ours is a fight for the future, and it is a fight for freedom — for freedom.

Kamala Harris Prepares to Take the Reins from Joe Biden as Democratic National Convention Kicks Off in Chicago

Kamala Harris in 2024.Photo:Grant Baldwin/Getty Grant Baldwin/Getty The Democratic National Convention starts on Monday, Aug. 19, in Chicago, where nomineeKamala Harrisand her running mateTim Walzare expected to accept the party’s baton from PresidentJoe Biden. Harris’journey to becoming the Democratic nomineebegan less than one month ago, on July 21, when Bidendropped out of the presidential race. The same day, he gave his “full support and endorsement” for Harris to become the nominee.

Kamala Harris Responds to Donald Trump Saying He'll 'Protect' Women, 'Whether the Women Like It or Not'

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump.Photo:ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty; Chip Somodevilla/Getty ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Kamala Harrisis refutingDonald Trump’s claim that he wants to “protect” women. While speaking at his rally in Green Bay, Wis. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Trump, 78, said his team warned him not to say he wanted to “protect the people” and “the women of our country.” Recalling the conversation, Trump then added that he was going to protect them “whether the women like it or not.

Kamala Harris Tells Oprah an Intruder Is 'Getting Shot' If 'Somebody Tries Breaking in My House'

From Left: Vice President Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey on Sept. 19, 2024.Photo:SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Vice PresidentKamala Harrisis making her stance on the Second Amendment clear. While sitting down for a virtual forum withOprah Winfreyon Thursday, Sept. 19, Harris quipped, “If somebody breaks into my house they’re getting shot.” Catching herself, she added, “I probably should not have said that. But my staff will deal with that later,” eliciting laughter from the audience.