The social media reaction was swift as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump met one last time to exchange barbs during the final presidential debate. People tweeted immediate reactions to the debate’s key moments, which were widely shared.
Here are 11 of the best tweets that came out of Wednesday’s debate, marking the most notable moments of the night.
People from both sides of the political spectrum were alarmed at Trump’s refusal to commit to the outcome of the election.
Trump's suggestion that he may not accept the results of this election shows what a danger he poses to our country. #Debates
— Barbara Boxer (@BarbaraBoxer) October 20, 2016
He should have said he would accept the results of the election. There is no other option unless we're in a recount again.
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) October 20, 2016
Trump’s reference to undocumented immigrants who have committed illegal acts as “bad hombres” prompted wide reaction.
"We have some bad hombres here"?! Mr. Trump, you do not speak for America, and you never will.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 20, 2016
"Bad Hombres" is kind of cavalier language + context Trump uses that's devoid of stature & grace, more taunting than statesmanship #Debate
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 20, 2016
Trump calling Clinton a “nasty woman” got a lot of reaction, as people immediately reclaimed the term (and put in their t-shirt orders).
https://twitter.com/franhoepfner/status/788945946516348928
https://twitter.com/kashanacauley/status/788939086077784064
HERE LIES ALEXIS WILKINSON
DEVOTED DAUGHTER.
LOVING SISTER.
SUCH A NASTY WOMAN.— Alexis Wilkinson (@OhGodItsAlexis) October 20, 2016
Nasty women are rigged! #debatenight
— Rex Huppke (@RexHuppke) October 20, 2016
Clinton’s white suit drew several fans and Star Trek comparisons online.
she's already won for the outfit alone. @HillaryClinton#debatenightpic.twitter.com/vozDQMBGH9
— edward barsamian (@edwardbarsamian) October 20, 2016
.@HillaryClinton's outfit is missing a Starfleet insignia. That's a compliment, btw. #debatenight
— RazorFox, y'all! (@RazorFoxDV) October 20, 2016
NY's hottest club is #NastyWoman. It has everything. Rigged Emmys. Bad hombres. Donald rejecting two centuries of American democracy.
— Stefon on 2020 (@StefonOn2020) October 20, 2016