Trump-Harris Encounter At Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial Caught By TV Cameras
The morning after their contentious first debate which saw Vice President Kamala Harris call former President Donald Trump a liar and Trump blame Harris for an unverified rumor that immigrants in Ohio were eating their neighbors’ dogs, the presidential candidates found themselves in very close proximity the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in Lower Manhattan.
How close? Only President Joe Biden and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stood between them. In fact, it was Bloomberg who broke the ice. In a made-for-TV moment, the former mayor leaned over, tugged on Harris’ sleeve and pointed to Trump, who was looking expectantly in the vice president’s direction.
More from Deadline
As she did last night at the beginning of the debate, Harris extended her hand to Trump and the duo shook, a gesture that caught some who had watched the previous night’s showdown by surprise.
You can watch the moment, caught by C-SPAN cameras, below.
President Biden, Vice President Harris, former President Trump, Sen. JD Vance and Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg at 9/11 Ceremony in New York. pic.twitter.com/nK19YKABjB
— CSPAN (@cspan) September 11, 2024
Internet sleuths guessed that the words exchanged were something along the lines of Trump telling Harris, “You did a good job” and Harris saying a few brief words that allegedly included, “Thank you, thank you.”
It was a surprising — if appropriate — moment of decorum after a night of very indecorous exchanges.
Best of Deadline
‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
2024 Presidential Election Debate Schedule: Dates, Times, Who'll Be There & Who Won't
Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.