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Adding fuel to the fire, one of Emhoff’s former friends recalled hearing about the violent incident from “Jane” in 2014, a time when Kamala Harris was making national headlines for her role in questioning Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh over sexual assault allegations. The parallels between Harris’s stance on abuse allegations and the accusations against her husband have created an awkward dynamic for the VP’s camp.
The sources also provided the Daily Mail with photographs showing Emhoff and the alleged victim together, as well as text message exchanges that confirm certain elements of the story. However, despite the mounting evidence, “Jane” has declined to offer any public statements about the situation.
The troubling allegations against Emhoff are not confined to violence. Just weeks earlier, reports surfaced claiming that he cheated on his first wife with the family babysitter in 2008. This affair reportedly led to the babysitter, who also served as their children’s schoolteacher, becoming pregnant. Emhoff later admitted to the affair after the Daily Mail published details of the scandal.
In a statement to CNN, Emhoff said, “During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions. I took responsibility, and in the years since, we worked through things as a family and have come out stronger on the other side.” His ex-wife, Kerstin Emhoff, also voiced her support, saying, “Doug and I decided to end our marriage for a variety of reasons, many years ago. He is a great father to our kids, continues to be a great friend to me, and I am really proud of the warm and supportive blended family Doug, Kamala, and I have built together.”
In addition to the claims of infidelity and violence, there are allegations of financial settlements tied to these incidents. Some of Emhoff’s former friends claim that he paid the babysitter, Najen Naylor, $80,000 as part of a non-disclosure agreement. This payment came after Naylor allegedly accused Emhoff of causing her so much stress during the affair that she suffered a miscarriage. Emhoff denied these claims but confirmed the payment to Naylor.
The scandal around the affair has left some questioning whether more damaging information could surface as the campaign heats up. While Emhoff has admitted to his mistakes, the specter of violent behavior and the financial settlements related to his past could continue to plague the Harris campaign.
Despite the swirling controversies, Emhoff has maintained a public stance of support for his wife as she seeks re-election alongside President Joe Biden. In an interview with MSNBC anchor Jen Psaki, Emhoff discussed his role in supporting Harris, stating, “I’ve always been like this. To me, it’s the right thing to do, support women.”
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The contrast between his statements and the new allegations presents a difficult situation for the campaign, which has thus far refrained from addressing the recent claims directly.
As more details emerge, the scrutiny surrounding Doug Emhoff is likely to intensify, posing potential challenges for the Biden-Harris ticket in the upcoming election. Voters will ultimately decide whether these allegations hold weight in shaping their opinions about the vice president’s closest ally.
