Did you notice how Biden and Harris noticeably flinched when the fireworks started?

[LearnedHand]

I went back and looked at the recording to double check. For a second their faces were very serious, startled. I imagine they are briefed often on measures to protect their physical safety. Among all the joy, that one startled moment reminded me we have a long way to go to undo the damage to our collective psyche. Thank you, Joe and Kamala, for your bravery as well!

[oldtime dfl_er]

1. I noticed that

and it did remind me that bravery is a requirement for anyone putting themselves out there in this world today.

[rzemanfl]

2. I think that was when the confetti shooter fired close to the stage. n/t

[LearnedHand]

8. Yes I think so. nt

[Baitball Blogger]

10. They should have been warned.

That would have startled anyone.

[SouthernIrish]

19. Probably were warned. Easy to forget in all the excitement

[Pisces]

3. We saw it. I'm sure the crazies are already sending in threats.

[SomedayKindaLove]

15. Yeah, nearly half the country thinks he stole the election

[SheltieLover]

4. Yes, I did!

Made me angry that people have to live in fear because they want to help the country rather than destroy it.

[LearnedHand]

6. Exactly! nt

[SheltieLover]

20. Kamala looked terrified!

And, frankly, I was terrified for them to be out in the open that way.

[mtnsnake]

5. Sure did

[relayerbob]

7. Wasn't just them

Several people, including what appeared to be secret service people jumped

[getagrip_already]

9. it was a party popper on stage - really stupid thing to do....

Someone thought it would be festive. Not so much.

I didn't see joe react, but kamala and her husband definitely ducked for a moment.

[Baitball Blogger]

12. It, actually, was a nice effect.

But, a little warning next time.

[d_b]

11. i thought the worst tbh

[NoRoadUntravelled]

13. I noticed it. I thought Kamala's husband startled too.

You're right. We do have a long way to go. I'm so grateful that hope has returned to the land.

[LearnedHand]

17. I thought he was too

The videostream didn’t allow second by second “rewind,” but I think you’re right.

[ecstatic]

14. Yeah. I asked a friend who TF planned that?

Idiotic! The entire world needs our precious electees to stay healthy and safe. The last thing we need to be doing is scaring the shit out of them.

[Lucinda]

16. ❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️

[Yavin4]

18. I flinched as well.

Scared the crap out of me.