Doug Emhoff Finally Asked About Allegedly Slapping His Ex-Girlfriend, His Answer Makes Things Worse

Posted • October 11, 2024: In early October, credible reports emerged of Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, slapping his ex-girlfriend during a public altercation in 2012. Now, after weeks of the press refusing to cover the story, he's finally been asked about it. The allegation stems from three corroborating sources who say the ex-girlfriend told them about the assault. While out for a night on the town, Emhoff reportedly launched into a jealous rage, slapping his then-girlfriend across the face. She then attempted to escape in a taxi. The next day, Emhoff was allegedly unapologetic. That news followed on the heels of the revelation that Emhoff committed adultery with a nanny and got her pregnant. While he has already admitted to that, the press has shut that story down as well, refusing to investigate further, including finding out what happened to the child.

Putting it all together, Emhoff appears to have some serious problems, and they are the kinds of problems that would never be left to lie if they centered on a Republican. Enter MSNBC's Joe Scarborough. After over a week of no one asking Emhoff about the incident, the "Morning Joe" host did technically bring it up, though how he framed it is a lesson in shamelessness. -- Second Gentleperson "Doug" calls the allegations that he struck his ex-girlfriend in the face "a distraction." -- Joe Scarborough reframed a question about "tabloid stories," including an allegation that Emhoff slapped a woman, into asking how Emhoff and Kamala Harris "stay centered." It's just astonishing, especially coming from the very same people who spent years insisting that all women must be believed no matter the situation.

As to Emhoff's answer, he sure didn't deny the allegations, did he? That's about as close to an admission as you're going to get. Remember, this guy is a lawyer. Rest assured he knew exactly what he was doing when he used the word "distraction" instead of just saying he didn't do what he's been accused of. Talk about making matters worse. If anything, this just breathed new life into the story. The Trump campaign is already making hay, putting out posts noting the non-denial. No matter how much the mainstream press tries, people are going to continue talking about this, and it's a window into who Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris are. (…)

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