Doug Emhoff
Second Gentleman of the United States since 2021
Douglas Craig Emhoff (born October 13, 1964) is an American lawyer who is the second gentleman of the United States. He is married to Kamala Harris, the 49th vice president of the United States, and is the first husband of a vice president, the first second gentleman in American federal history and the first Jewish spouse of an American president or vice president. Harris is the Democrat's nominee in the 2024 presidential election.
Quotes
edit- As I got to know her better and just fell in love fast, I learned what drives Kamala. And it's what you've seen over these past four years and especially these past four weeks. [...] She finds joy in pursuing justice. She stands up to bullies, just like my parents taught me to. She likes to see people do well, but hates when they're treated unfairly. [...] Her empathy is her strength.
- At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago (20 August 2024), as cited in "Doug Emhoff, praising Harris as 'joyful warrior,' shows personal side in DNC speech", CBS News (20 August 2024)
