Shocking Controversies of Kamala Harris’ Husband Doug Emhoff’s Past Relationships Fuel Divorce Rumors

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, is facing criticism again after old rumors about his past resurfaced. Emhoff, who once served as the second gentleman when Harris was vice president, is now at the center of controversy.

For months, there has been speculation that his marriage to Harris is in trouble. The couple met on a blind date in 2013 and got married the following year in 2014.

Before marrying Harris, Emhoff was previously married to Kerstin Mackin. The two tied the knot in 1992 and had two children together before divorcing in 2008.

A report claims that Emhoff was physically violent toward a former girlfriend, who was a lawyer based in New York. The alleged incident happened in May 2012 while they were in France for the Cannes Film Festival.

According to the report, Emhoff and his then-girlfriend were waiting for a cab when she offered the valet 100 euros to get one sooner. While doing so, she briefly placed her hand on the valet’s shoulder. A source close to the woman claims this upset Emhoff, leading him to slap her so hard that she spun around in shock.

As soon as the rumor resurfaced, Emhoff strongly denied it. His representative released a statement saying, “Any suggestion that he would or has ever hit a woman is false.”

There are also claims that Emhoff was unfaithful during his first marriage. Reports suggest that he cheated on his then-wife, Kerstin Mackin, with their children’s nanny, Najen Naylor. Allegedly, Naylor became pregnant but decided not to keep the child, which led to Mackin filing for divorce.

In a past interview with CNN, Emhoff admitted that he was responsible for the failure of his first marriage. He stated, “During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions.” However, he also said that he had worked through his mistakes and that their family had become stronger as a result.

Kerstin also spoke about the situation, saying that she was proud of the blended family she, Doug, and Kamala had built. She also acknowledged that Emhoff had changed and was a better husband to Harris.

Reports suggest that Emhoff’s behavior in the workplace has also raised concerns. While working at the law firm Venable for over a decade, several female colleagues accused him of inappropriate behavior. They claimed that he often used crude language to refer to women and did not allow female lawyers to attend certain company events, such as cocktail parties.

Some also alleged that he punished female colleagues who did not respond positively to his advances. “If you weren’t flirty back or didn’t play along, you were on his bad side,” an ex-colleague told the Daily Mail.

It is believed that these past allegations may have affected Emhoff’s relationship with Kamala Harris. A source told the Daily Mail that Harris may blame him for damaging her political career.

According to the report, the negative headlines about Emhoff did not help Harris before the elections. “He looked like a hypocrite after all these stories about him cheating, getting the nanny pregnant, and allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend—especially while he was pushing for women’s rights,” the source claimed.

As these rumors continue to circulate, many are left wondering how they might affect both Emhoff’s public image and his marriage to Harris.