Published 19:28 IST, November 10th 2020
'Proud of you': Kamala Harris' husband wishes 'madam Vice President-elect' on historic win
Following the historic win of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the US election 2020, both were showered with loving messages from their families on social media.
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Following historic win of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in US election 2020, both were showered with loving messs from ir families on social media. As Harris scripted history as first woman to become vice president of United States, her husband, who also became first-ever “second gentleman,” couldn’t be prouder. After media outlets called 2020 election in favour of Biden and Harris, Doug Emhoff took to social media to congratulate his wife with a heartwarming photo of two embracing each or following exciting news.
“So proud of you,” Emhoff wrote alongside two heart and American flag emoticons.
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On vember 10, US vice president-elect formally also introduced her supporters to her husband. While taking to Instagram, Harris wrote, “Meet love of my life, Douglas Emhoff”. She shared a picture taken on night she delivered her acceptance speech and she can be seen dressed in a white suit, while her husband can be seen standing by her side.
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Emhoff also replied to his wife’s post. While re-posting photograph to Instagram story, 56-year-old wrote, “Love you Mam Vice President-elect”.
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First male spouse of elected leer
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris’ husband has scripted history as he will be first male spouse of a vice president in US when she takes oath of office in January. As America has never in its history before h a female President and Vice President, it remains to be seen what formal title - ‘Second Gentleman, Second Husband’ - will be given to first male spouse of an elected leer. While Harris’ election is groundbreaking as she brings to office a litany of first, her husband, on or hand, will also be making history in his own way.
Emhoff is a successful entertainment lawyer and he has been a strong and supportive presence for Harris during election campaign. According to CNN, 56-year-old has been away from spotlight, however, he was often seen backst or at edge of crowd at Harris’ events sporting a ‘Kamala’ T-shirt. He has also staunchly defended Harris when Donald Trump Jr retweets a racist lie that Harris is t a Black American because her parents immigrated from Jamaica and India.
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19:29 IST, November 10th 2020