Hillary Clinton was all smiles during the presidential debate on Sunday as she faced off against Donald Trump—and the internet had a mixed reaction.
While some admired Clinton for smiling when Trump spoke, others found it fake. Clinton, who was criticized for both smiling too much and not smiling enough during the first presidential debate in September, faced a similar reaction on Sunday night.
Here’s how people responded when Clinton smiled throughout Trump’s repeated interruptions and attacks during the debate:
Trump interrupts several times and @HillaryClinton sticks to strategy of smiling and putting microphone down until he stops or is stopped.
— MarkSuppelsa (@MarkSuppelsa) October 10, 2016
.@HillaryClinton = masterclass in how to stay calm through crap w a smile on her face. Every woman's been there, most not as well. #debate
— cindygallop.eth (@cindygallop) October 10, 2016
.@HillaryClinton smiles the smile of one who knows she's just fully above this man in terms of intelligence, class, and compassion. #debate
— Nate Cradit, Ph.D. (@natecradit) October 10, 2016
@realDonaldTrump says if he wins, he'll have special prosecutor look into @HillaryClinton email situation. Draws a broad smile from HRC.
— Jon Scott (@JonScottFNC) October 10, 2016
The "disappointed mom" smile on Hillary Clinton's face right now, though. #debate
— Nope. (@JoyAnnReid) October 10, 2016
Others, however, found Clinton’s smiles offensive.
"She has tremendous hate in her heart." @realDonaldTrump
[inserts super-creepy fake smile] @HillaryClinton#debate
— Fake J.D. Greear (@FakeJDGreear) October 10, 2016
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