The second presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was the most tweeted debate in history. Last night, more than 17 million tweets were posted in response to the debate. Sunday saw nearly 30 million tweets come in throughout the day, making it the most tweeted day of the 2016 election.
According to The Hollywood Reporter and Cnet, Trump dominated 64 percent of the Twitter conversation, while Clinton only held 36 percent of the conversation. However, 74 percent of tweets mentioning Trump were negative compared to Clinton who was only mentioned negatively 53 percent of the time.
Here are 27 of the most memorable tweets from the night, in no particular order.
President Bill Clinton and Trump family shake hands ahead of 2nd #debatenight. pic.twitter.com/rp2rBZmcsg
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) October 10, 2016
Things started off civil and calm…and then the first question was asked.
Only the first question and I'm already cringing #debatenight pic.twitter.com/cP7pKWC62S
— JT (@turnup4J) October 10, 2016
I have so much anxiety watching from my bed, imagine being one of those people in that room #debatenight
— Courtney Act (@courtneyact) October 10, 2016
Things took a nasty turn and got extremely awkward.
No words required. #debatenight pic.twitter.com/G8CgdoeMEG
— Matt Latimer (@matt_latimer) October 10, 2016
Trump threw out the most memorable—and possibly the greatest—line of the night.
"Because you'd be in jail" https://t.co/L8vx0b47lt #DebateNight pic.twitter.com/WwpmtDmndz
— TheStreet (@TheStreet) October 10, 2016
Trump to Clinton: You'll be in jail #Debates
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) October 10, 2016
@realDonaldTrump best line from the debate said to Hillary
"Because you will be in jail" #MakeAmericaGreat— lizzie? (@lizzy9988ebay) October 10, 2016
Trump should've dropped the mic after the "because you will be in jail" line
— Corey Lingerfelt (@C_Linger1) October 10, 2016
Can’t forget this one, either.
.@realDonaldTrump: "She lied and now she's blaming the lie on the late, great Abraham Lincoln." pic.twitter.com/OIbHybvTUJ
— POLITICO (@politico) October 10, 2016
"She got caught in a total lie. Now she's blaming the lie on the late, great Abraham Lincoln. Honest Abe never lied." – Trump #debate
— Liz Wheeler (@Liz_Wheeler) October 10, 2016
"Now she's blaming the lie on the late, great Abraham Lincoln." I don't care if you hate Trump. That line will resonate.
— Justin Rowland (@RowlandRIVALS) October 10, 2016
Many felt like it was watching a twisted version of some television show.
This is the worst episode of Scandal I've ever seen. #DebateNight
— Patti Murin (@PattiMurin) October 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/devilinafay/status/785291395103875073
Or some standup, filled with some pretty sick jokes that no one felt comfortable laughing at.
https://twitter.com/Sadieisonfire/status/785305586619514881
Some viewers jumped on this opportunity.
Don't go breaking my heart. I couldn't if I tried. #debatenight pic.twitter.com/s02EwGS3KT
— Tom McIlroy (@TomMcIlroy) October 10, 2016
"I really can't stayyy"
"Baby it's cold outsidee" ??#debatenight pic.twitter.com/vFej0SScZB— Ryan Holmes (@RyanHolmes23_) October 10, 2016
This feeling's like no other,
I want you to knooow
What I've been looking for
Do do do do do do do do do
Wha uh uh oh#debatenight pic.twitter.com/K3EhDfBB4H— hannah ☁️ (@notearsbrina) October 10, 2016
Trump, and Twitter, pointed out that the debate seemed to be three on one.
Why is Martha Raddatz debating Trump about why the military does what they do? What was that? #Debate
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) October 10, 2016
Moderators have interrupted Trump 14 times and Clinton only 3 times#debate #DebateNight #Debates2016
— Wayne Dupree ?? (@WayneDupreeShow) October 10, 2016
The questions themselves are fair and tough to both sides. Raddatz's interruptions and tone have been the issue. #debate
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) October 10, 2016
And despite being a ‘forum,’ the audience wasn’t all that involved.
Remember when this was a town hall meeting? #debate2016 #debatenight
— Azi™ (@Azi) October 10, 2016
Although, one of them did submit a final question which was rather unexpected.
Props to the last guy. Forcing each candidate to say something nice about the other #debatenight
— Melissa Mecija (@10NewsMecija) October 10, 2016
Trump gave an amicable enough response, saying he admired Hillary’s perseverance, drive and the fight within her. Hillary wasn’t as kind.
“i respect his children” #DebateNight pic.twitter.com/en8YOEsj8E
— Franchesca Ramsey (@chescaleigh) October 10, 2016
There you have it; the debate as told by twitter.
Pray for our democracy. #DebateNight
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) October 10, 2016
Dear World,
Please pray for us.
The American experiment is in trouble. #DebateNight— Shane Claiborne (@ShaneClaiborne) October 10, 2016
Debate begins with rape accusation/"ashamed"/jail…ends with compliments and applause. Surreal.#debate
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) October 10, 2016
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