Political commentator Megyn Kelly recently criticized the media for allegedly ignoring a story published by the Daily Mail regarding accusations against Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff. The story claims that Emhoff hit a woman he was dating in the face because he suspected her of flirting with another man. Kelly expressed her disapproval of Emhoff’s behavior, particularly in light of his public image as a model husband.
Kelly highlighted a clip of former Biden-Harris official and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki praising Emhoff for reshaping the perception of masculinity. The Daily Mail article detailed the accusations made by the woman, referred to as “Jane,” who claimed that Emhoff had physically assaulted her. Emhoff did not respond to requests for comment on the allegations.
Kelly concluded by expressing her hope that Psaki was not aware of the accusations when she interviewed Emhoff. She also suggested that if the accused individual had been a Republican, the story would have received more widespread media coverage.
The allegations against Doug Emhoff raise questions about the public image of political figures and the media's role in reporting such stories. It is important for journalists to thoroughly investigate and report on all allegations, regardless of the political affiliations of those involved. In this case, the accusations against Emhoff have sparked a discussion about the perception of masculinity and the responsibilities of public figures. As more information becomes available, it will be interesting to see how the media and public respond to these serious allegations.