Following the Friday release of Donald Trump's vile 2005 interview with Billy Bush [1], many expected the second presidential debate to be more about Trump's "locker room banter" than anything else. While the candidates did address the tape, the rest of the debate saw more than a few cringeworthy moments. Read ahead for five times you could feel the awkwardness through your screen.
Trump's Facial Expressions in the Background
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 [3].
When Trump Told Clinton "You'd Be in Jail"
Unsurprisingly, the Clinton email scandal was brought up on stage, and when Trump threatened to charge Clinton over the emails [4], things got heated. Clinton replied, "It's just good that someone with the temperament of Donald Trump [5] isn't in charge of the laws in this country." Trump's response? "Because you'd be in jail."
When They Couldn't Decide Who Should Respond First
When Trump started to answer a question that was directed at Clinton, he was asked by moderator Anderson Cooper [6] 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?
The Final Question
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.