Harris Husband Emhoff Doesn’t Deny Striking Ex-Girlfriend
In a recent MSNBC interview, second husband Doug Emhoff drew attention when he didn’t outright refute a past allegation that he had physically struck an ex-girlfriend, instead referring to the story as a “distraction.”
Emhoff was questioned about a report from DailyMail.com, which alleged that he had hit an ex-girlfriend some years back—claims that have not been widely reported by other media outlets.
“[Trump’s] bringing it up, spreading stories about your personal life. He’s pushing these tabloid rumors, saying they should be front and center. He’s also made crude remarks about your wife’s past. Honestly, I’d be upset, and I’m wondering, how do you keep calm and not lash out at this?” MSNBC “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough asked.
“We don’t have time to be p***ed off,” Emhoff replied, notably without addressing the specific allegation. “It’s all just a distraction. They’re trying to throw us off our game.”
Scarborough followed up, asking, “Does it ever throw you off?”
“No,” Emhoff said. “We’re completely focused on this election.”
He continued, “We understand what’s at stake. It’s about our country’s future—who do we want choosing the next Supreme Court justices? Do we want the same person who picked the three who overturned Roe v. Wade and aims to limit more freedoms?”
A spokesperson for Emhoff had previously dismissed the claim as “untrue.”
Meanwhile, if Donald Trump succeeds in defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming November 5th election, he might face a formidable opponent in court: her campaign attorney, Marc Elias.
RealClearInvestigations’ Paul Sperry noted that Elias, a prominent Democratic lawyer, has filed over 60 pre-election lawsuits aimed at blocking Trump’s path to re-election. These cases challenge what Elias refers to as Republican “voter suppression” tactics, such as requiring identification at polling stations. Elias argues that these policies are part of “racist” efforts to make voting more difficult for minority communities.
“At the same time, Elias has sent warnings to election officials in Georgia and other crucial swing states, threatening legal action if they proceed with challenges to voter rolls that aim to remove noncitizens and ineligible voters,” Sperry explained. “Some officials in Georgia have voiced concerns that these tactics are disrupting efforts to verify voter eligibility.”
Sperry’s report also noted that if Trump wins, Elias plans to deploy over 75 lawyers to contest the results, seeking recounts in multiple swing states. Trump, in response, has publicly stated that he intends to hold Elias accountable for what he calls “election interference,” a point highlighted during last month’s presidential debate between Trump and Harris.
The increased reliance on legal battles, often referred to as “lawfare,” has become a defining feature of U.S. elections, as both parties increasingly turn to the courts for an edge. According to a memo released by the Republican National Committee, the Trump campaign has already filed or been involved in 123 lawsuits across 26 states, with 82 of those cases focused on battleground states, aiming to combat what they describe as voter fraud.
In anticipation, Harris’s campaign has also assembled thousands of attorneys to counter the expected legal challenges, ready to request recounts if necessary.