Debate Begins – With No Handshake

If the tension wasn't obvious on their faces, it became apparent as soon as Sunday's presidential debate began.

As Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton met midstage at Washington University in St. Louis they greeted each other — but did not shake hands.

Trump held a press conference 90 minutes before the debate with four women who either accused former President Bill Clinton of sexual assault — or in one case — a woman who was a child when Hillary Clinton defended in court the man accused of brutally raping her.

Twitter, naturally, noticed:

No shaking hands this time.... #debate

— Pastor Mark Burns (@pastormarkburns) October 10, 2016

Pretty sure I heard @HillaryClinton whisper "dead meat" to Trump a la Clubber Lang in Rocky III instead of shaking hands #debate

— Elizabeth Schroeder (@drschroe) October 10, 2016

Trump and Clinton not shaking hands may be the first honest moment of the entire campaign. #Debate

— Zach Bloxham (@zblox) October 10, 2016

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