On Saturday, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff finally admitted to having an extramarital affair during his first marriage, in response to a Daily Mail report alleging that he had impregnated a nanny. While Emhoff did not specifically address the identity of his mistress, the story claimed that Emhoff had been sleeping with a teacher at his daughter’s prestigious private school in California, where the teacher also worked as a nanny for the family. The affair is said to have resulted in a pregnancy.
In his statement to CNN, Emhoff acknowledged the difficulties that his actions had caused in his first marriage to Kerstin, and claimed that they had worked through it as a family over the years. However, he did not reveal whether the affair had resulted in a pregnancy, leaving many questions unanswered.
According to the Daily Mail, Kerstin had discovered the affair in 2009 and subsequently filed for divorce from Emhoff, ending their 16-year marriage. The news of the affair had apparently been known to Biden’s vetting team during the selection process for a running mate in the 2020 election, as stated by a source familiar with the situation. This raises questions about the ethical considerations of choosing Harris as a running mate, knowing that her husband had engaged in infidelity in the past.
It is concerning that Emhoff purposely withheld this information from the public, despite being aware that it could potentially come to light. It raises questions about his integrity and honesty, qualities that are essential for someone holding such a high position.
The fact that Harris was aware of the affair before marrying Emhoff sheds light on the questionable decision to enter into a relationship with someone who had been unfaithful in their previous marriage. As a candidate for the second highest office in the country, she should have considered the potential implications of being in a relationship with someone who had a history of infidelity.
The affair and subsequent divorce could have had a significant impact on the two children involved, especially Ella who was a young child at the time. It raises concerns about Emhoff’s character and judgment, and whether he was fit to hold such a high position in the government.
NEW: Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff admits he had an affair in his previous marriage in a new statement to CNN.
The statement came after the Daily Mail dropped a report claiming Emhoff got his child’s nanny pregnant around 2009.
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This revelation also brings into question the values and beliefs of Harris as a person and a leader. As a self-proclaimed champion for women and families, it is unsettling that she would be in a relationship with someone who had engaged in infidelity and potentially caused harm to his own family.
Emhoff’s admission of his past affair raises serious questions about his character and integrity, as well as the judgment and values of Vice President Kamala Harris. As public figures, they both have a responsibility to uphold ethical and moral standards, which this situation calls into question.