A clip of Carrie Underwood not shaking Kamala Harris‘ hand following her performance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration has people talking.

Carrie Underwood sang “America the Beautiful” a cappella after her backing track didn’t play. She stood silently in front of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for more than a minute before saying to the audience,

Country music star Carrie Underwood sparked outrage on social media Monday after appearing to snub former Vice President Kamala Harris by deliberately

The “American Idol” winner, 41, was slated to sing “America the Beautiful” at the ceremony inside the US Capitol with the accompaniment of the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club. However, she was ultimately left without a band or an instrumental track.

In a gray dress with diamond jewelry, Underwood confidently worked through the song. She stood just in front of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as she sang, and afterward, as she thanked the crowd for singing with her, Biden could be seen mouthing "Good job" to her.

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President Biden's farewell speech comes five days before Inauguration Day for 2024, when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in,

While leaving the White House for the final time to get into a waiting vehicle, Biden awkwardly stroked the hand of the (male) Secret Service agent holding the car door open. President Biden and President-elect Trump have departed the White House. Biden in the Presidential motorcade for the last time as President. @FOX4 pic.twitter.com/vEpKD42nFI

With the help of backing vocals from the Armed Forces Choir and the inauguration audience, Underwood sang "America the Beautiful" a cappella. When Underwood finished her performance, she was met with a congratulatory handshake from President Trump and former President Joe Biden.

The country star had to overcome an audio snafu before delivering her rendition of "America the Beautiful" after Trump was sworn in.

The Internet is convinced that Carrie Underwood snubbed Kamala Harris at Donald Trump's Inauguration, where she appears to have skipped shaking hands with her.