How Social Media Reacted to the Second Presidential Debate

October 10, 2016 1:27 AM EDT

Social media lit up on Sunday night as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off in the second presidential debate. The gloves came off in the town-hall showdown at Washington University in St. Louis, and the Internet responded with fervor.

Clinton aimed to seize the moment as Trump staggered from the fallout of a tape released on Saturday exposing him making degrading comments about women, which some people have said amount to an admission of sexual assault. Trump dismissed the remarks as “locker room talk.”

Sunday’s debate was the most tweeted ever, with more than 17 million debate-related tweets sent, Twitter said.

Im very proud of @HillaryClinton tonight. It was a very uncomfortable debate. When he went low, she went high. #imwithher #debate
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) October 10, 2016

I'm a Muslim, and I would like to report a crazy man threatening a woman on a stage in Missouri. #debate
— Moustafa Bayoumi @moustafabayoumi.bsky.social (@BayoumiMoustafa) October 10, 2016

Trump stayed alive tonight. No question about it. #debate
— Brent Bozell (@BrentBozell) October 10, 2016

Yes, 'unproud' is a word. #debate https://t.co/elHhi3D1lt
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) October 10, 2016

I think I just heard Hillary say lying is a great presidential bargaining skill. #Lincolnunderthebus #debate
— Larry Wilmore (@larrywilmore) October 10, 2016

Vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine was confident that Clinton had the win, while his opponent, Mike Pence on the Republican ticket, was equally sure of Trump’s victory.

No question who won tonight. Donald focused on Hillary. Hillary focused on the American people. #Debate pic.twitter.com/ILcbRsUaZ0
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) October 10, 2016

Congrats to my running mate @realDonaldTrump on a big debate win! Proud to stand with you as we #MAGA.
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) October 10, 2016

Internet users were especially responsive to talk about Trump’s disagreement with running mate Pence on the United States’ policy in Syria, referring to himself as a “gentleman” and his suggestion that Clinton should be “locked up”.

Top 3 Tweeted Moments of the US presidential #debate: pic.twitter.com/ZxUsdrLLMK
— Government (@Gov) October 10, 2016

do Trump and Pence even have each other's phone numbers?
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) October 10, 2016

Mike Pence must not be in the same locker room. #Debates
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) October 10, 2016

"I'm a gentleman." - #ThePussyGrabber

Quote. Of. The. Night!#PresidentialDebate
— Retta (@unfoRETTAble) October 10, 2016

Winning candidates don't threaten to put opponents in jail. Presidents don't threaten prosecution of individuals. Trump is wrong on this.
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) October 10, 2016

Alicia Machado, the former Miss Universe who accused Trump of “fat-shaming” tuned in on Sunday.

Watching the debate with my mojito!Trying to understand how this guy is so simpleminded! He is a #Disaster #Disaster pic.twitter.com/VxorgyBu7Q
— Alicia Machado (@machadooficial) October 10, 2016

Some viewers weren’t satisfied with the substance of the debate, saying they wanting to see the candidates take on issues of race and law enforcement in America.

I'm disappointed that the candidates weren't asked about policing and #BlackLivesMatter. Very important to our country and our city. #debate
— Antonio French (@AntonioFrench) October 10, 2016

The verdict is still out on this one. Until the next round.

Debate over. What a disgrace for our great nation.
— Ryan Williams (@RyanGOP) October 10, 2016

Here’s How Social Media Reacted to the Second Presidential Debate

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