5 Key Facts About Douglas Emhoff: The New U.S. Second Gentleman – Hollywood Life
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Lawyer Douglas Emhoff has made history as the first second gentleman of the United States. He was there for his wife Kamala Harris, 59, as the former California senator was sworn in as Vice President of the United States at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2021, as Joe Biden, 77, became our 46th president. Kamala herself made history as America’s first female, Black and South-Asian vice president, as she and Joe prevailed in the Nov. 3, 2020 presidential election over incumbent POTUS Donald Trump. and VP Mike Pence.
Shortly after Joe and Kamala’s victory was announced, Douglas took to Twitter to share a sweet photo of himself giving his lady love a big hug after she found out the wonderful news. “So proud of you,” he wrote in the caption along with two red heart and two American flag emojis.
He was also by Kamala’s side later that night when she and Joe gave their first speeches as President-elect and Vice President-elect in Delaware. He confidently held her hand and waved to the in-person crowd after the amazing night and Joe even called the happy couple “family” during his epic time addressing the nation. “Kamala, Doug, like it or not, you’re family. You’ve become an honorary Biden, there’s no way out,” he said with a smile.
So proud of you. ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.com/Orb1ISe0dU