Allegations arise as Doug Emhoff remains silent on past incident

In 2012, during an event in France, Doug Emhoff allegedly slapped a woman he had dated before marrying Kamala Harris. The unnamed New York attorney claims that Emhoff's reaction stemmed from a misunderstanding, believing she was flirting with a valet driver. After the incident, which was reportedly forceful enough to cause her to spin around, their brief relationship ended. Emhoff has denied these accusations, asserting that any suggestion he has ever hit a woman is false. The woman, identified only as Jane, expressed her distress over Emhoff's current public persona, depicting him as a feminist while contrasting it with what she describes as his true nature. She feels a sense of betrayal watching Emhoff's image being crafted as the 'antithesis' of who he actually is. This statement highlights the disconnect between his public identity and past actions that she's come forward to reveal. Despite these serious allegations, they have received limited media coverage. Emhoff's spokesperson previously denied the claims of physical abuse and attempted to refocus attention on his public service and current marriage to Harris, who is the current Vice President of the United States. The lack of a comprehensive response from the Harris campaign and the White House suggests a strategic approach to maintain their public image in light of these growing allegations, which may affect their reputation moving forward.