Awkward Moments During the Second Presidential Debate

The Missing Handshake

When the candidates stepped onto the debate stage for the second time, they avoided the typical opening handshake and instead stood awkwardly with their hands at their sides.

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Trump's Facial Expressions in the Background

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Early in the debate, Trump awkwardly stood rather than sat, then proceeded to pace around, creeping up behind Clinton as she spoke to the audience. Throughout the debate, he made faces in the background, leading to these hilarious photos from the town-hall-style event.

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When Trump Told Clinton "You'd Be in Jail"

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Unsurprisingly, the Clinton email scandal was brought up on stage, and when Trump threatened to charge Clinton over the emails, things got heated. Clinton replied, "It's just good that someone with the temperament of Donald Trump isn't in charge of the laws in this country." Trump's response? "Because you'd be in jail."

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When They Couldn't Decide Who Should Respond First

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When Trump started to answer a question that was directed at Clinton, he was asked by moderator Anderson Cooper to stop and let her respond. Instead, Clinton told Trump that it was OK and that he could answer first. To which he responded, "No, I'm a gentleman. You can answer first." Where are the fact checkers when you need them?

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The Final Question

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The candidates shared one last cringeworthy moment when they were both asked if there was anything they respected about one another. After an uncomfortable chuckle, Clinton responded that she respects Trump's children and their devotion to him.

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