Doug Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, finds himself in the spotlight again, as a former flame speaks out about a troubling incident that took place in 2012.
The anonymous woman, identified only as "Jane," claims that Emhoff slapped her so hard during a celebrity event in France that she spun around in shock. Despite Emhoff’s denial of the accusations, “Jane” is not staying silent any longer.
Initially, she kept quiet about the incident but felt compelled to speak up after Emhoff publicly portrayed himself as a feminist.
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Watching him play this role in the media, she says, has been "utterly shocking" given what she experienced. Jane shared her story with the Daily Mail, recounting how the slap came out of nowhere, with no argument or confrontation beforehand.
The incident happened as they were trying to hail a taxi late at night after an event. Jane says she retaliated, slapping him back, but the damage was already done, both physically and emotionally.
This isn’t the only allegation casting a shadow over Emhoff. Earlier reports surfaced of an affair he had with his daughter’s nanny while still married to his first wife.
According to Jane, Emhoff openly admitted the affair and its messy aftermath during their brief relationship, even revealing that his mistress accused him of causing her to miscarry their child.
Emhoff, who has continued to tout his feminist credentials in campaign-friendly interviews, has only offered a brief denial through a spokesperson, dismissing the claims as false. His camp has made no further comments.
For Jane, speaking out is not about politics. She and her husband are both registered Democrats who supported Joe Biden in 2020.
Her decision to come forward is driven by a need to set the record straight, especially as Emhoff continues to appear on national platforms unchallenged.
Emhoff seems to be the exact opposite of what Dems claim a man should be relative to a women.
— Bruce Brandt (@k8smate) October 24, 2024
Slap a woman you are dating, impregnate the nanny of your child, then abort her, and cover it up.
Masculine toxicity, not woman friendly at all.
Support them? Why would anyone do that?
As the second gentleman remains in the spotlight, Jane hopes her story will prompt others to take a closer look at his past.
Original article:
Recent allegations have cast a shadow over Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, following claims of a violent incident involving his ex-girlfriend, pseudonymously referred to as 'Jane.'
According to three friends who spoke with The Daily Mail, the incident allegedly occurred late at night in 2012 after a gala in France. Reports state that Emhoff struck Jane in the face so hard that she spun around, prompting her to call a friend in tears during her cab ride home.
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— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) October 2, 2024
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Jane, a prominent attorney in New York, dated Emhoff for about three months. One friend revealed that she recounted the incident to them immediately afterward. Another friend confirmed that Jane had confided in her about the alleged assault back in 2014, during a period when Harris was in the spotlight for her aggressive questioning of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh over sexual assault claims.
Despite the seriousness of these allegations, Jane chose not to comment. The friends shared photos of Emhoff and Jane together, along with communications that supported Jane's account. Concerns about retaliation from Emhoff led them to remain anonymous.
These claims follow earlier revelations that Emhoff had an extramarital affair around 2008, reportedly impregnating his daughter's nanny. Emhoff admitted to this affair and acknowledged paying her an $80,000 settlement along with a non-disclosure agreement.
The alleged assault raises questions about Emhoff's previously cultivated image as a proponent of women's rights.
NEW: Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff accused of physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, days after MSNBC host Jen Psaki said Emhoff was “reshaping masculinity.”
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 2, 2024
According to the Daily Mail, Emhoff hit a woman so hard that she physically spun around.
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Despite his claims of supporting women and combating toxic masculinity, these new accusations starkly contrast with that portrayal. In a recent interview with MSNBC, Emhoff's reputation as a "mensch" was touted, but these allegations challenge that narrative.
The incident occurred after Jane and Emhoff attended a gala dinner for AIDS research, filled with Hollywood elites. Friends stated that Jane attempted to leave after the alleged attack, only for Emhoff to force himself into her cab, insisting he thought she was flirting with the valet when he slapped her.
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Jane's friends expressed disbelief over Emhoff's behavior. They described how Jane had initially seen him as charming but felt blindsided by the violent outburst. Following the incident, Jane and Emhoff never met again, with him returning to Los Angeles for his daughter's birthday shortly thereafter.
These allegations, detailed by Jane's friends, suggest a troubling pattern in Emhoff's relationships and raise serious questions about his public persona as an advocate for women.
As one friend put it, "He's a really bad guy. To hold him out as a supporter of women is just disgusting." The narrative continues to unfold, exposing layers of hypocrisy in the lives of public figures who profess values they do not practice.
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