Jan 15, 2020 - Politics & Policy

In photos: Sanders and Warren clash on debate night in Iowa

Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Tom Steyer and Sen. Bernie Sanders during a heated exchange at the debate at Drake University in Des Moines. Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images

Sen. Elizabeth Warren appeared to reject Democratic presidential rival Sen. Bernie Sanders' handshake after the progressive pair clashed during Tuesday night's debate in Des Moines, Iowa.

Driving the news: The longtime friends were at loggerheads during the debate on the North American trade deal and whether Sanders said a woman could be elected president. Here's what else unfolded, in photos.

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks as Sanders and former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg listen. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images
Buttigieg and Sen. Amy Klobuchar during the debate. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images
Biden greets Sanders. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images
Buttigieg hugs his husband, Chasten Buttigieg. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Image
Warren, Biden and Sanders were all smiles before the debate. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images
Steyer, Warren, Biden, Sanders, Buttigieg and Klobuchar line up before the debate. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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