<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1702}">Kamala Harris's husband, Douglas Emhoff, an American lawyer, has become the first person in the United States' history to create a wholly unique position for himself as the 'Second Gentleman'.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:68,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1755}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:68,&quot;w&quot;:213,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1755}">Early life and career</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:113,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1800}">Born in 1964, in New York's Brooklyn to Jewish parents, Emhoff during his career has practised intellectual property and entertainment law, eventually becoming a partner at high-profile law firms.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:162,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1849}">While Emhoff's entry into public life is recent, he is no unknown person. Emhoff has a good reputation because of his successful law career and for having handled high-profile cases, thus putting him in the good books as a hard-working attorney.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1916}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:720,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1916}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:720,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1916}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/and-hes-talking-about-illegals-biden-slams-musk-over-illegal-worker-claims-tesla-ceo-hits-back-771298">'And he's talking about illegals': Biden slams Musk over 'illegal worker' claims; Tesla CEO hits back</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:279,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1966}">Driven by his own Jewish culture, Emhoff is a vocal advocate against anti-Semitism. The 'second gentleman' is known for speaking out against anti-Semitism. As part of his attempt to fight intolerance, he has attended holocaust museums, responded to hate crimes, and promoted interfaith cooperation. These activities helped categorise him as a champion for both equality and social causes, which complement Vice-President Kamala Harris’s general political beliefs.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:384,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2071}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:384,&quot;w&quot;:496,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2071}">How did Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff meet?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:429,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2116}">In what became a love story made in heaven, on a blind date orchestrated by a friend, Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff had their first encounter in the year 2013, and it was indeed love at first sight. Within a year, they got married in a small and intimate wedding.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:496,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2183}">Since then, Emhoff has been there for Harris throughout the many facets of her life, including her career and politics.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:496,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2183}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-democratic-party-nominee-kamala-harris-771170">US Elections: All you need to know about the Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:546,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:121,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2233}">Emhoff is deeply involved in the presidential and vice-presidential campaigns of Harris, having been an active voter for her policies and presence on the campaign initiations. Emhoff focused on issues such as promoting small-business growth and reforming the criminal justice system, as he embraced the role of Second Gentleman following Harris’ ascent to the vice presidency. In addition to supporting Harris, Emhoff actively participates in various communities, represents the administration at official functions, and advocates for the issues they are both passionate about, which makes him an integral and quite remarkable figure in the American narrative.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:682,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2369}">He has been portrayed by the media as a well-wisher for his wife's ambitions, successfully positioning him in the media as the voice of moderation, tolerance, and anti-discrimination. This reputation has been portrayed to be a rather singular figure often praised by media for breaking stereotypes as they support Harris's high-profile career with dignity and integrity.</p>


Kamala Harris's husband, Douglas Emhoff, an American lawyer, has become the first person in the United States' history to create a wholly unique position for himself as the 'Second Gentleman'.

Kamala Harris's husband, Douglas Emhoff, an American lawyer, has become the first person in the United States' history to create a wholly unique position for himself as the 'Second Gentleman'. Early life and career Born in 1964, in New York's Brooklyn to Jewish parents, Emhoff during his career has practised intellectual property and entertainment law, eventually becoming a partner at high-profile law firms. While Emhoff's entry into public life is recent, he is no unknown person. Emhoff has a good reputation because of his successful law career and for having handled high-profile cases, thus putting him in the good books as a hard-working attorney. Also read | 'And he's talking about illegals': Biden slams Musk over 'illegal worker' claims; Tesla CEO hits back Driven by his own Jewish culture, Emhoff is a vocal advocate against anti-Semitism. The 'second gentleman' is known for speaking out against anti-Semitism. As part of his attempt to fight intolerance, he has attended holocaust museums, responded to hate crimes, and promoted interfaith cooperation. These activities helped categorise him as a champion for both equality and social causes, which complement Vice-President Kamala Harris’s general political beliefs. How did Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff meet? In what became a love story made in heaven, on a blind date orchestrated by a friend, Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff had their first encounter in the year 2013, and it was indeed love at first sight. Within a year, they got married in a small and intimate wedding. Since then, Emhoff has been there for Harris throughout the many facets of her life, including her career and politics. Also read | US Elections: All you need to know about the Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris Emhoff is deeply involved in the presidential and vice-presidential campaigns of Harris, having been an active voter for her policies and presence on the campaign initiations. Emhoff focused on issues such as promoting small-business growth and reforming the criminal justice system, as he embraced the role of Second Gentleman following Harris’ ascent to the vice presidency. In addition to supporting Harris, Emhoff actively participates in various communities, represents the administration at official functions, and advocates for the issues they are both passionate about, which makes him an integral and quite remarkable figure in the American narrative. He has been portrayed by the media as a well-wisher for his wife's ambitions, successfully positioning him in the media as the voice of moderation, tolerance, and anti-discrimination. This reputation has been portrayed to be a rather singular figure often praised by media for breaking stereotypes as they support Harris's high-profile career with dignity and integrity.

Who is Douglas Emhoff? The unconventional 'second gentleman' redefining gender, spousal roles in politics

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sooooooo we’re just going to pretend that Jill Biden didn’t kiss Kamala Harris’s husband last night?</p>
— Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) <a href="https://twitter.com/BreannaMorello/status/1623294833262571521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jill Biden's kiss with Vice President Kamala Harris' husband during the State of the Union address has left some people scratching their heads.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/zUh1L9YtyN">pic.twitter.com/zUh1L9YtyN</a></p>
— The Right To Bear Memes (@grandoldmemes) <a href="https://twitter.com/grandoldmemes/status/1623145508335222784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>A short video of Jill Biden&nbsp;at the State of the Union event has gone viral, showing her approaching Harris' husband, Douglas Emhoff, and kissing him 'on the lips'.</p>

<p>The brief moment between the first lady and the second gentleman of the United States was broadcast by multiple channels. Users of Twitter and other social media platforms are confused and are asking, "Is this normal?"</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not Jill Biden and Kamala Harris’ husband having more chemistry than Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon lolololl <a href="https://t.co/CSVtTFjxzb">pic.twitter.com/CSVtTFjxzb</a></p>
— Meech (@MediumSizeMeech) <a href="https://twitter.com/MediumSizeMeech/status/1623337784860717056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>The video has received over 500,000 views, with most commenters agreeing that it was "not normal," while others chimed in with jokes.</p>

<p>Ryan Doge wrote, "Doug is her work husband." While author and radio host Ken Coleman stated, "I have questions."</p>

<p>"I think Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff forgot where they were for a second," wrote Twitter user @ScottEnlow.</p>

<p>Several comments about the moment mentioned the relaxation of COVID-19 guidelines, which had previously included keeping distance and wearing a mask. "I guess since Covid guidelines have changed," joked WillingandAbel1970 on TikTok, while Winterperson4 stated, "I guess Covid is over."</p>

<p>Some viewers predicted that the Republican Party would react strongly.</p>

<p>The popular Twitter account @Angry_Staffer wrote, "The GOP is having a collective heart attack because Jill Biden pecked Doug Emhoff on the lips."</p>

<p>The Twitter meme page @GrandOldMemes tweeted a photo of the presidential spouses and wrote "The West Swing" in the style of the TV show The West Wing's logo.</p>

<p>In the comments section, fans used words like "perfect" and "phenomenal" to describe the meme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The First Lady Biden has had a busy week, having also attended the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Other viral moments during the State of the Union address included Joe Biden's "minority leader" gaffe and jokes about Marjorie Taylor Green's outfit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>


Sooooooo we’re just going to pretend that Jill Biden didn’t kiss Kamala Harris’s husband last night? — Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) February 8, 2023 × Jill Biden's kiss with Vice President Kamala Harris' husband during the State of the Union address has left some people scratching their heads.

Sooooooo we’re just going to pretend that Jill Biden didn’t kiss Kamala Harris’s husband last night? — Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) February 8, 2023 × Jill Biden's kiss with Vice President Kamala Harris' husband during the State of the Union address has left some people scratching their heads. pic.twitter.com/zUh1L9YtyN — The Right To Bear Memes (@grandoldmemes) February 8, 2023 × A short video of Jill Biden at the State of the Union event has gone viral, showing her approaching Harris' husband, Douglas Emhoff, and kissing him 'on the lips'. The brief moment between the first lady and the second gentleman of the United States was broadcast by multiple channels. Users of Twitter and other social media platforms are confused and are asking, "Is this normal?" Not Jill Biden and Kamala Harris’ husband having more chemistry than Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon lolololl pic.twitter.com/CSVtTFjxzb — Meech (@MediumSizeMeech) February 8, 2023 × The video has received over 500,000 views, with most commenters agreeing that it was "not normal," while others chimed in with jokes. Ryan Doge wrote, "Doug is her work husband." While author and radio host Ken Coleman stated, "I have questions." "I think Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff forgot where they were for a second," wrote Twitter user @ScottEnlow. Several comments about the moment mentioned the relaxation of COVID-19 guidelines, which had previously included keeping distance and wearing a mask. "I guess since Covid guidelines have changed," joked WillingandAbel1970 on TikTok, while Winterperson4 stated, "I guess Covid is over." Some viewers predicted that the Republican Party would react strongly. The popular Twitter account @Angry_Staffer wrote, "The GOP is having a collective heart attack because Jill Biden pecked Doug Emhoff on the lips." The Twitter meme page @GrandOldMemes tweeted a photo of the presidential spouses and wrote "The West Swing" in the style of the TV show The West Wing's logo. In the comments section, fans used words like "perfect" and "phenomenal" to describe the meme. The First Lady Biden has had a busy week, having also attended the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Other viral moments during the State of the Union address included Joe Biden's "minority leader" gaffe and jokes about Marjorie Taylor Green's outfit. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Internet reacts as Jill Biden, lands a peck on Harris' husband, Douglas Emhoff at State of the Union address

<p>The&nbsp;husband&nbsp;of US Vice President Kamala&nbsp;Harris&nbsp;was evacuated Tuesday after a reported bomb threat at the Washington high school he was visiting to celebrate African American history, officials said.</p>

<p>Douglas Emhoff, whose official title is second gentleman, was pulled away by his security detail during commemorations of Black History Month at Dunbar High School&nbsp;in Washington, DC. Pupils were also told to leave.</p>

<p>"It was a bomb threat," Washington public schools spokeswoman Enrique Gutierrez told reporters. "We had a threat today to the facility so... basically we took the precaution of evacuating everybody, as you saw. I think everyone is safe. The building is clear."</p>

<p>No immediate details about the nature of the bomb threat were made public.</p>

<p>Emhoff spokeswoman Katie Peters tweeted that "Secret Service was made aware of a security threat at a school where the @SecondGentleman was meeting with students and faculty."</p>

<p>"Mr Emhoff is safe and the school has been evacuated. We are grateful to Secret Service and DC Police for their work," Peters said.</p>

<p>Harris&nbsp;is the first woman elected US vice president and also the first Black woman and Asian American in the post. Emhoff, a lawyer who is the first-ever&nbsp;husband<strong>&nbsp;</strong>of a US vice president, frequently travels alone or with&nbsp;Harris&nbsp;to help promote the White House agenda.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>


The husband of US Vice President Kamala Harris was evacuated Tuesday after a reported bomb threat at the Washington high school he was visiting to celebrate African American history, officials said.

The husband of US Vice President Kamala Harris was evacuated Tuesday after a reported bomb threat at the Washington high school he was visiting to celebrate African American history, officials said. Douglas Emhoff, whose official title is second gentleman, was pulled away by his security detail during commemorations of Black History Month at Dunbar High School in Washington, DC. Pupils were also told to leave. "It was a bomb threat," Washington public schools spokeswoman Enrique Gutierrez told reporters. "We had a threat today to the facility so... basically we took the precaution of evacuating everybody, as you saw. I think everyone is safe. The building is clear." No immediate details about the nature of the bomb threat were made public. Emhoff spokeswoman Katie Peters tweeted that "Secret Service was made aware of a security threat at a school where the @SecondGentleman was meeting with students and faculty." "Mr Emhoff is safe and the school has been evacuated. We are grateful to Secret Service and DC Police for their work," Peters said. Harris is the first woman elected US vice president and also the first Black woman and Asian American in the post. Emhoff, a lawyer who is the first-ever husband of a US vice president, frequently travels alone or with Harris to help promote the White House agenda.

US Vice President  Kamala Harris's husband Douglas Emhoff evacuated after bomb threat

<p>In a first, a few days after Twitter launched a new Twitter account <strong>'@PresElectBiden' </strong>for the incoming US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>, the social media platform has done the same for the Vice-President's husband.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris'</a> husband Douglas Emhoff will be the first Second Gentleman in the history of the US. Harris recently made history by becoming the first woman Vice President and first South Asian, African-American VP of the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/joe-biden-kamala-harris-drop-inaugural-playlist-featuring-beyonce-dua-lipa-more-357296" hreflang="en">Joe Biden, Kamala Harris drop inaugural playlist featuring Beyonce, Dua Lipa &amp; more</a></strong></p>

<p>Now, her husband, too, has made history by becoming the first-ever 'Second Gentleman' of the country. This is also the first time Twitter has launched an official account for the partner of the VP.</p>

<p>Emhoff's new Twitter account's bio reads "Future Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. Devoted dad. Proud husband to Vice President-elect Harris."</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vice-president-elect-kamala-harris-gets-covid-19-vaccine-353218" hreflang="en">US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris gets COVID-19 vaccine</a></strong></p>

<p>The incoming President also gave a warm welcome to Emhoff — along with the VP and FLOTUS — through his first tweet on his new official account.</p>

<p>"While you're here, follow @FLOTUSBiden @SenKamalaHarris @SecondGentleman and @Transition46," he tweeted.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Folks — This will be the account for my official duties as President. At 12:01 PM on January 20th, it will become <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>. Until then, I'll be using <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBiden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeBiden</a>. And while you're here, follow <a href="https://twitter.com/FLOTUSBiden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FLOTUSBiden</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SenKamalaHarris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SenKamalaHarris</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SecondGentleman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecondGentleman</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Transition46?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Transition46</a>.</p>
— President-elect Biden (@PresElectBiden) <a href="https://twitter.com/PresElectBiden/status/1349918127413407747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Biden will be sworn in as the new US President in an inauguration ceremony on January 20 and the outgoing President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> will be surrendering the control of the White House on the same day.</p>

<p>The 56-year-old has left his private law practice to focus on his role at the White House, and had described it as an 'honour' to be able to serve as the Second Gentleman of the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think it would be an incredible honour… I’m going to hopefully work on things like access to justice and access to opportunity and access to the American dream."</p>


In a first, a few days after Twitter launched a new Twitter account '@PresElectBiden' for the incoming US President Joe Biden, the social media platform has done the same for the Vice-President's husband.

In a first, a few days after Twitter launched a new Twitter account '@PresElectBiden' for the incoming US President Joe Biden, the social media platform has done the same for the Vice-President's husband. Kamala Harris' husband Douglas Emhoff will be the first Second Gentleman in the history of the US. Harris recently made history by becoming the first woman Vice President and first South Asian, African-American VP of the US. Also read| Joe Biden, Kamala Harris drop inaugural playlist featuring Beyonce, Dua Lipa & more Now, her husband, too, has made history by becoming the first-ever 'Second Gentleman' of the country. This is also the first time Twitter has launched an official account for the partner of the VP. Emhoff's new Twitter account's bio reads "Future Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. Devoted dad. Proud husband to Vice President-elect Harris." Also read| US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris gets COVID-19 vaccine The incoming President also gave a warm welcome to Emhoff — along with the VP and FLOTUS — through his first tweet on his new official account. "While you're here, follow @FLOTUSBiden @SenKamalaHarris @SecondGentleman and @Transition46," he tweeted. Folks — This will be the account for my official duties as President. At 12:01 PM on January 20th, it will become @POTUS. Until then, I'll be using @JoeBiden. And while you're here, follow @FLOTUSBiden @SenKamalaHarris @SecondGentleman and @Transition46. — President-elect Biden (@PresElectBiden) January 15, 2021 × Biden will be sworn in as the new US President in an inauguration ceremony on January 20 and the outgoing President Donald Trump will be surrendering the control of the White House on the same day. The 56-year-old has left his private law practice to focus on his role at the White House, and had described it as an 'honour' to be able to serve as the Second Gentleman of the US. "I think it would be an incredible honour… I’m going to hopefully work on things like access to justice and access to opportunity and access to the American dream."

Kamala Harris' husband appears as '@SecondGentleman' on Twitter before Inauguration

<p>Douglas Emhoff, the husband of US vice president-elect Kamala Harris, has quit his law firm job for a White House role despite claiming he wouldn't go into politics.</p>

<p>The 56-year-old has left his private law practice to focus on his role at the White House. At the Law firm DLA Piper, he practised law in intellectual property and technology and its media, sports and entertainment sector, according to the firm’s website.</p>

<p>Asked what it would be like to be the first Second Gentleman in an interview last month, he had said, “I think it would be an incredible honour… I’m going to hopefully work on things like access to justice and access to opportunity and access to the American dream.”</p>

<p>When the Biden administration takes over, Emhoff will break new ground as America`s first `second gentleman`.</p>

<p>Emhoff has been on leave from his law firm DLA Piper since Kamala Harris joined the Biden ticket. AP reports that Emhoff`s decision reflects the Biden administration`s focus on avoiding potential ethical issues, in sharp contrast with the current Trump administration.</p>

<p>Emhoff leaned into his political support role during the campaign and plans to continue that way. Emhoff will also be the first-ever Jewish spouse in the long history of White House power couples.</p>

<p>"Doug, you`re going to have to learn what it means to be a barrier-breaker yourself in this job you`re about to take on," President-elect Biden had said at his first joint appearance with Harris as his running mate.</p>

<p>Harris met Emhoff, an entertainment lawyer, on a blind date in 2013 and married a year later. Emhoff`s marriage to Harris is his second; he has children from his earlier marriage, now in their 20s.</p>

<p>On November 9, Harris tweeted a photo of herself and Emhoff taken on the night of the victory speech, to her 11 million followers saying "Meet the love of my life."</p>

<p>"Love you Madam Vice President-elect!" Emhoff tweeted right back at her.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Love you Madam Vice President-elect!<br />
<br />
❤️🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/ylIAe0LP9s">https://t.co/ylIAe0LP9s</a></p>
— Doug Emhoff (@DouglasEmhoff) <a href="https://twitter.com/DouglasEmhoff/status/1325937163612155904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2020</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Emhoff`s social handle describes him as "dad, Kamala Harris hubby, lawyer, wannabe golfer, advocate for justice and equality", in that order.</p>

<p>It turns out that it was Emhoff who filmed Harris calling Biden moments after the election victory, a video that Harris shared on social media.</p>

<p>The unprecedented role switch at the highest levels of US politics is drawing rousing applause. "This is what decent, honourable and honest people do: Vice President-elect Kamala Harris` husband, Doug Emhoff, will leave his job as a partner with a high-profile law firm to focus on his role in the new Biden administration," Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin tweeted.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Douglas Emhoff, the husband of US vice president-elect Kamala Harris, has quit his law firm job for a White House role despite claiming he wouldn't go into politics.

Douglas Emhoff, the husband of US vice president-elect Kamala Harris, has quit his law firm job for a White House role despite claiming he wouldn't go into politics. The 56-year-old has left his private law practice to focus on his role at the White House. At the Law firm DLA Piper, he practised law in intellectual property and technology and its media, sports and entertainment sector, according to the firm’s website. Asked what it would be like to be the first Second Gentleman in an interview last month, he had said, “I think it would be an incredible honour… I’m going to hopefully work on things like access to justice and access to opportunity and access to the American dream.” When the Biden administration takes over, Emhoff will break new ground as America`s first `second gentleman`. Emhoff has been on leave from his law firm DLA Piper since Kamala Harris joined the Biden ticket. AP reports that Emhoff`s decision reflects the Biden administration`s focus on avoiding potential ethical issues, in sharp contrast with the current Trump administration. Emhoff leaned into his political support role during the campaign and plans to continue that way. Emhoff will also be the first-ever Jewish spouse in the long history of White House power couples. "Doug, you`re going to have to learn what it means to be a barrier-breaker yourself in this job you`re about to take on," President-elect Biden had said at his first joint appearance with Harris as his running mate. Harris met Emhoff, an entertainment lawyer, on a blind date in 2013 and married a year later. Emhoff`s marriage to Harris is his second; he has children from his earlier marriage, now in their 20s. On November 9, Harris tweeted a photo of herself and Emhoff taken on the night of the victory speech, to her 11 million followers saying "Meet the love of my life." "Love you Madam Vice President-elect!" Emhoff tweeted right back at her. Love you Madam Vice President-elect! ❤️🇺🇸 https://t.co/ylIAe0LP9s — Doug Emhoff (@DouglasEmhoff) November 9, 2020 × Emhoff`s social handle describes him as "dad, Kamala Harris hubby, lawyer, wannabe golfer, advocate for justice and equality", in that order. It turns out that it was Emhoff who filmed Harris calling Biden moments after the election victory, a video that Harris shared on social media. The unprecedented role switch at the highest levels of US politics is drawing rousing applause. "This is what decent, honourable and honest people do: Vice President-elect Kamala Harris` husband, Doug Emhoff, will leave his job as a partner with a high-profile law firm to focus on his role in the new Biden administration," Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin tweeted. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris’s husband quits job for White House role

douglas-emhoff

Douglas Emhoff, News on Douglas Emhoff, stories on Douglas Emhoff, articles on Douglas Emhoff, Douglas Emhoff stories at Wion, Douglas Emhoff news, Douglas Emhoff latest news

douglas emhoff

Who is Douglas Emhoff? The unconventional 'second gentleman' redefining gender, spousal roles in politics

Internet reacts as Jill Biden, lands a peck on Harris' husband, Douglas Emhoff at State of the Union address

US Vice President Kamala Harris's husband Douglas Emhoff evacuated after bomb threat

Kamala Harris' husband appears as '@SecondGentleman' on Twitter before Inauguration

Kamala Harris’s husband quits job for White House role