By Former Vice President Kamala Harris, once heralded as a trailblazer in American politics, is now facing significant challenges following her election loss to Donald Trump. Alongside questions about her political future, rumors about marital tensions and personal controversies have added complexity to her current situation.
Reports suggest Harris has turned her attention to assessing the failures of her campaign, with some of the scrutiny reportedly falling on her husband, Doug Emhoff. Emhoff, a visible supporter throughout Harris’s campaign, has been the subject of resurfaced allegations, including claims of an extramarital affair during his first marriage and accusations of inappropriate workplace behavior from his time at a prominent law firm.
One source exclusively told DailyMail.com: ‘There’s plenty of blame to go around as far as Kamala is concerned and Doug has his share.
‘Doug did Kamala no favors during the election – frankly, he looked like a hypocritical a** after the bombshells that he had got his child’s nanny pregnant while married to his first wife and assaulted his ex-girlfriend on the heels of his ‘I am woman’ crusade.’
Despite their brave united front at the inauguration and at President Jimmy Carter’s January 9 funeral, those close to the couple believe all is not ‘hunky dory’ between them.
And word is the husband of California girl Kamala has already signed up for a job with a Big Apple law firm which would require them to split their time between New York and Los Angeles.
Public appearances have added to the narrative of strain, particularly during Trump’s inauguration, where Harris and Emhoff maintained a united front but appeared visibly tense. Observers noted their reserved demeanor, which did little to quell rumors of discord.
Kamala Harris and Doug doing PR in a grocery store most likely desperately attempting to make it look like their marriage isn’t in shambles
— Drew Hernandez (@DrewHLive) January 24, 2025
As Harris considers her future, questions linger about Emhoff’s role in both her personal and professional life. Some close to Harris have expressed doubts about whether he remains an asset to her ambitions.
One of the most damaging hits to the former vice president’s failed campaign came when news broke that Emhoff had two rough relationships with his wife and a later girlfriend.
MSNBC host Jen Psaki faced backlash on social media after praising second gentleman Doug Emhoff for “reshaping the perception of masculinity” during an interview on her show “Inside with Jen Psaki.” Psaki’s comments came as Emhoff discussed his role as the first second gentleman and his advocacy for issues like gender equality and family leave. However, critics highlighted the irony of her remarks in light of recent reports about Emhoff’s personal life, including allegations that he impregnated his child’s nanny during his first marriage, which reportedly led to his divorce.
Further controversy emerged after claims surfaced alleging that Emhoff struck a former girlfriend in 2012 and confessed to paying a settlement to the nanny with whom he had an affair. Friends of the former girlfriend, identified by pseudonym “Jane,” recalled her sharing details of both the alleged abuse and Emhoff’s acknowledgment of the affair. The revelations have fueled criticism of Emhoff’s portrayal as a progressive role model, casting doubt on Psaki’s framing of him as a redefined symbol of masculinity.
The whispers about Harris and Emhoff splitting come at the same time as another power couple in Democratic circles seem to be on the rocks. Rumors have begun to circulate that Barack and Michelle Obama could soon announce a separation, with the former president allegedly revealing a relationship with “Friends” actress Jennifer Aniston.
Michelle has been notably absent from two major events featuring past presidents and their wives. She missed both President Trump’s inauguration and Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
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