Phil Murphy and Josh Gottheimer are hosting a fundraiser for “accused domestic abuser” Doug Emhoff this weekend

Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, is reportedly accused of being an “accused domestic abuser.” These allegations came ahead of two high-profile fundraisers in New Jersey where Emhoff will appear alongside Gov. Phil Murphy and Rep. Josh Gottheimer.

The timing is particularly contentious because October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which led to Republicans calling for the fundraisers to be canceled.

These fundraisers are expected to attract significant numbers of Democratic donors and raise money for key election campaigns. But the sharp criticism from Republicans puts Murphy and Gottheimer in a difficult position, especially since the allegation coincides with a sensitive national discussion about domestic violence.

While the fundraisers are still scheduled to take place, the incident has caused quite a stir.

Reported earlier today:

Recent allegations against Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, have come into the spotlight, including claims that he assaulted an ex-girlfriend in 2012. Emhoff reportedly slapped his ex, who goes by the pseudonym “Jane,” during an interview at the Cannes Film Festival. Witnesses have confirmed her testimony and claim the incident ended their relationship.

In addition to these allegations, Emhoff's personal life has come under further scrutiny due to previous reports about his first marriage to film producer Kerstin Emhoff. Their marriage ended in 2009 after 16 years, allegedly due to Emhoff's affair with the family's nanny. The nanny, Najen Naylor, reportedly became pregnant during the affair, which contributed to the breakdown of the marriage.

Despite these issues, Emhoff has since become a prominent public figure, especially after his marriage to Kamala Harris in 2014. However, the re-emergence of these allegations makes his second gentleman image more complex.

These allegations and details from Emhoff's past are currently attracting significant media attention, although Emhoff has not publicly addressed these recent allegations.

These claims were published by the Daily Mail.