The simmering allegations against Doug Emhoff, accusing him of assaulting a former girlfriend, have grabbed media and public attention, but the real truth remains buried under layers of speculation.
At a Glance
- Emhoff accused of slapping a former girlfriend at Cannes Film Festival 2012.
- Allegations brought by unnamed friends of the woman, referred to as Jane.
- Emhoff denies accusations; spokesperson calls the claims untrue.
- Allegations arise amidst Emhoff’s campaign activities for Vice President Harris.
A Serious Allegation
Doug Emhoff, husband to Vice President Kamala Harris, faces allegations related to an incident from May 2012, during the Cannes Film Festival. The accusations claim Emhoff slapped a former girlfriend, referred to as Jane, when she was reportedly interacting with a valet. Friends of Jane reported this incident, claiming fear of retaliation while sharing photos and documentation of the event.
Despite his denials, the gravity of these allegations cannot be overstated, especially given Emhoff’s public profile. The incident reportedly took place before Emhoff met Harris, with whom he later married in 2014.
This is going to cause real trouble for the Harris campaign.
How, exactly,can she just say nothing about this when her party has been telling the country to “believe all women” for years now?
Denial and Defense
These serious allegations haven’t gone unanswered. Emhoff’s spokesperson firmly denied the reports, saying the claims are untrue, emphasizing that he has never hit a woman. Emhoff himself has addressed past controversies, such as the affair in his first marriage, openly taking responsibility for his actions and moving forward.
A spokesperson for Emhoff insisted there was no truth behind the report, and that he has never hit a woman.
Kerstin Emhoff, Doug’s first wife, also seemed to suggest that she wasn’t aware of any violent tendencies – but the fact remains that she is an entirely different person who had a completely different relationship with him.
Who are we meant to believe? And should we stop believing all women now?