Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff
Our nation's very first "second gentleman," husband of the first female U.S. vice president, Doug Emhoff gave up a lucrative career as a lawyer to support his wife, Kamala Harris; and as the first Jewish person in his position, he has taken a leading role in the administration's fight against antisemitism and hate crimes. He talks with correspondent Rita Braver about being a vice presidential spouse, and about how Kamala Harris is "the toughest person out there."
Our nation's very first "second gentleman," husband of the first female U.S. vice president, Doug Emhoff gave up a lucrative career as a lawyer to support his wife, Kamala Harris; and as the first Jewish person in his position, he has taken a leading role in the administration's fight against antisemitism and hate crimes. He talks with correspondent Rita Braver about being a vice presidential spouse, and about how Kamala Harris is "the toughest person out there."
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