Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman and husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, acknowledged on Saturday that he had an extramarital affair during his first marriage, following an explosive report by the Daily Mail alleging that he had impregnated his children’s nanny.
“In my first marriage, Kerstin and I faced significant challenges due to my actions,” Emhoff stated in a message to CNN, which is supportive of Harris, referencing his first wife, Kerstin Emhoff. “I accepted responsibility, and over the years, we’ve navigated those difficulties as a family, emerging stronger as a result.”
Emhoff did not respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.
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Doug Emhoff confessed on Saturday to having an affair during his first marriage, following a report by the Daily Mail claiming he impregnated the children’s nanny. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Emhoff and his first wife were married from 1992 until 2009 and they have two adult children: Cole, 29, and Ella, 25, whom they co-parent along with stepmother Harris.
The affair took place toward the end of their marriage.
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Emhoff campaigning for his wife, presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. (Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images)
Kamal Harris met Emhoff in 2013, while she was California’s attorney general, and they wed in 2014.
Harris was aware of the affair prior to their marriage, and the Biden 2020 campaign was informed of it during her vetting process for the vice presidential nomination, according to CNN.
Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris married in 2014, years after his affair and previous marriage ended. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Kerstin Emhoff remarked in a statement to CNN: “Doug and I chose to conclude our marriage for a variety of reasons many years ago. He is a wonderful father to our children and remains a good friend to me. I take pride in the warm and supportive blended family that Doug, Kamala, and I have created together.”
Another source played down the significance of the affair to CNN, indicating that he had “long regretted” it and was aware that it would eventually come to light.
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Emhoff frequently appears alongside Harris on the campaign trail as she currently stands as the presumptive Democrat nominee.
