Social Media Reacts to Alleged Incident Involving Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris’ Husband
As the race to determine who will become the nation’s 47th president nears its end, more scandalous information is predicted to come out about both presidential candidates and anyone associated with them.
Alleged Incident Involving Doug Emhoff
On Oct. 2, a report emerged claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, second gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff, is being accused of slapping a woman he was dating for what he thought was flirting with a valet driver.
The Alleged Incident
The alleged incident is described as taking place in 2012 when Emhoff and his then-girlfriend were in France waiting in a valet line following the Cannes Film Festival. The Daily Mail reports three friends of his ex-girlfriend, who requested not to be named out of fear of retaliation, claim Emhoff struck the woman — identified only as “Jane” — so hard that she spun around.
Doug Emhoff, husband of presidential hopeful, Kamala Harris, has been accused of slapping a woman he was previously dating for flirting. (Photo: @douglasemhoff/Instagram
Corroboration of the Report
The tabloid reports it obtained pictures and documents from Emhoff’s trip with his anonymous ex as corroboration of its sources’ account.
The Friends’ Accounts
One friend recounted the events that led up to the incident, saying, “It was something like 3 a.m. They were trying to get out of there, and they both had been drinking. There was a gigantic line for taxis.” He continued, “[Jane] went up to one of the valet guys, offered him 100 Euros or whatever, to get to the head of the line. She told me she put her hand on his shoulder. Doug apparently thought that she was flirting and came over and slapped her in the face.”
The friend later added, “I didn’t know what to do, I didn’t know whether to call the French police. I couldn’t get ahold of her after calling back.”
What Happened Next
The friend said the then-girlfriend stood her ground. “She slapped him back,” and “She told me that she broke up with him that night.” A second friend, who is described only as a female attorney, told a similar story about what happened that night. She said, “They had dinner. She said Doug was very charming and it was lovely. Then I believe it was between 2-3 a.m., it was still raging, but she was wearing four-inch heels and a floor-length gown, so it was time to depart.”
According to this friend, “She said there’d been no fight before he hit her.” After speaking to the valet and placing her hand on his shoulder, Emhoff came over. “He hauled up and slapped her so hard she spun around. She said she was in utter shock.”
The attorney friend said the cab arrived later. “She said she wanted to go back to the hotel without him. But while she was shutting the door, he forced himself into the car, which she did not want.” She added, “She said she called [her male businessman friend] because she wanted Doug to see her on the phone, telling somebody. She felt that would afford her some protection.”
Social Media Reaction
Social media commenters reacted to the headline on NY Post’s Instagram page, questioning the legitimacy of the story and comparing Emhoff’s actions to those of former President Donald Trump, who is currently running against Harris.
Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff is opening up about their relationship, the campaign, and how he’s preparing to become America’s first-ever Second Gentleman pic.twitter.com/wOixq9vZQe
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) October 27, 2020
Followers wrote, “And Trump is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women. The actual candidate for POTUS,” and “No show us a police report.. oh you don’t have one do you.” A third person said, “Lol you guys are reaching hard.”
Conclusion
The allegations against Doug Emhoff are serious and have sparked widespread reaction on social media. While the authenticity of the report is unclear, it is a reminder that politics can be a dirty business, and scandals can affect anyone, regardless of their position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the report authentic?
A: The authenticity of the report has not been verified.
Q: Has Emhoff responded to the allegations?
A: No, Emhoff and Harris have not publicly responded to the allegations.
Q: Will this incident affect the outcome of the election?
A: It is unclear whether this incident will have an impact on the election.
Q: Has Trump commented on the allegations?
A: Trump has not commented on the allegations.