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Emhoff Allegation

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Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris, faces allegations of slapping his ex-girlfriend during a 2012 gala after she flirted with another man. The incident has resurfaced amid the political spotlight, raising questions about his past behavior and public image.

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The right-leaning sources portray Doug Emhoff's actions as aggressive and scandalous, highlighting hypocrisy and moral failings, igniting criticism of Kamala Harris's husband with sharp disdain.

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Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, has recently faced allegations of having assaulted a former girlfriend during a gala in New York City in 2012. According to various reports, the incident allegedly occurred after the girlfriend, identified as a hedge fund employee, was seen flirting with another man at the event. Witnesses claim that Emhoff approached the woman and slapped her, resulting in her being left stunned and asking why he had reacted that way. This incident reportedly left attendees at the gala shocked [Daily Mail, NY Post, Just the News, Radar Online].

In the aftermath of the alleged altercation, the woman did not press charges against Emhoff, and sources describe them as having had a volatile relationship that included a previous physical encounter. Emhoff's camp has not publicly commented on the allegations nor confirmed the details surrounding the incident. The media reports emphasize the friction within their relationship, detailing the concerns expressed by the woman about Emhoff's behavior, which she described as impulsive during their time together [Gateway Pundit, The Sun, Daily Wire].

As these allegations surface, they are contributing to the political narrative around the Harris presidential campaign and have garnered mixed responses from the public and political commentators. With both Democrats and Republicans reacting to the report, some Republicans have begun to distance themselves from the ongoing controversies surrounding commenting on Harris's fitness to serve [Chicago Tribune, Mercury News]. Meanwhile, Harris continues to campaign despite these allegations and their potential impact on the upcoming elections [AP News, Globe and Mail]. The timing of these claims has raised eyebrows, leading to discussions about the influence they could have on public perceptions of both Harris and Emhoff as they navigate their political futures [AJC, Daily Mail].

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Change in Rank +51
Thread Age 6 days
Number of Articles 28

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Left 12.0%
Center 56.0%
Right 32.0%

Regional Coverage

US 82.1%
Non-US 17.9%

Recent Coverage

Doug Emhoff allegedly slapped NYC girlfriend in 2012 for flirting with another man

Just The News - 58 hours ago - Emhoff reportedly began dating Vice President Kamala Harris in 2013 shortly after this incident allegedly occurred.

https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/doug-emhoff-allegedly-slapped-nyc-girlfriend-2012-flirting-another-man

Party of Violence: Kamala Harris’s Husband Doug Emhoff Accused of Assaulting His Ex-Girlfriend After a Film Festival, Leaving Her Sobbing in a Cab

The Gateway Pundit - 60 hours ago -            Kamala Harris’s husband, Doug Emhoff, finds himself in hot water as he stands accused of assaulting one of his ex-girlfriends just over a decade ago.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/10/party-violence-kamala-harriss-husband-doug-emhoff-accused/

Kamala Harris' Husband Accused of 'Forcefully Slapping Girlfriend' in 2012

Radar Online - 61 hours ago - Kamala Harris' husband Doug Emhoff allegedly "slapped his girlfriend for flirting with another man" during a "booze-fueled assault" twelve years ago.

https://radaronline.com/p/kamala-harris-husband-doug-emhoff-accused-forcefully-slapping-gf-2012/

Kamala Harris' Husband Doug Emhoff Accused Of Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend

OK! Magazine - 61 hours ago - Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, was accused of striking his ex-girlfriend across the face after a Cannes Film Festival event in May 2012.

https://okmagazine.com/p/kamala-harris-husband-doug-emhoff-accused-slapping-ex-girlfriend-2012/

Doug Emhoff accused of 'forcefully slapping' NYC girlfriend for flirting with another man at ritzy gala in 2012: report

NY Post - 62 hours ago - Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband is being accused of slapping his ex-girlfriend for flirting with a valet worker at a ritzy gala in 2012, a new report claims. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, 59,…

https://nypost.com/2024/10/02/us-news/doug-emhoff-accused-of-forcefully-slapping-nyc-girlfriend-for-flirting-with-other-man-at-ritzy-gala-in-2012-report/

Kamala’s Husband Doug Emhoff Slammed Over Accusations He Hit Ex-Girlfriend In Face

Daily Wire - 62 hours ago - Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, faced backlash online Wednesday afternoon after an explosive report was published in a British newspaper of accusations that Emhoff hit his ex-girlfriend in the face at a high-profile event in Europe. Three friends of the woman, a New York lawyer, told the Daily Mail about the alleged ...

https://www.dailywire.com/news/kamalas-husband-doug-emhoff-slammed-over-accusations-he-hit-ex-girlfriend-in-face

Doug Emhoff Reportedly Slapped Ex-Girlfriend 'So Hard She Spun Around' in Public Altercation in 2012

RedState - 65 hours ago -  

https://redstate.com/brandon_morse/2024/10/02/doug-emhoff-reportedly-slapped-ex-girlfriend-in-public-altercation-in-2012-n2180046

REPORT: Kamala's Husband Doug Emhoff Assaulted Ex-Girlfriend

PJ Media - 3 days ago -  

https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2024/10/02/report-kamalas-husband-doug-emhoff-assaulted-ex-girlfriend-n4933006