Exclusive: Jen sits down with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff

Jen Psaki joins Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff in North Carolina for a wide-ranging discussion on abortion rights, antisemitism, his plans to continue teaching, and more.
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#jenpsaki #dougemhoff #kamalaharris

[@harryhintsala6048]

Doug will make an excellent First Mate! Kamala will be able to share ideas with him and get remarkable feedback. What a Team!!❤❤❤

[@stephenwatts985]

Are they going to ask the nanny for her opinion to?

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

@@stephenwatts985 Is that clown cult level humor?

[@53merlin]

They will destroy our country

[@stephenwatts985]

@@PendeltonWhiskey actually I'm sad to say that it isn't. I wish it was but it is what it is I guess?

[@b.t.2795]

​@@stephenwatts985 Why did Trump pay out the doorman at Trump Tower grandma? Katie Johnson would like to know grandma.

[@peggycriscitiello3147]

He is so down to earth and personable. So refreshing.

[@ecurewitz]

So much better than the “I don’t care, do you?”

[@aleshascott2673]

I absolutely admire Mr. Emoff he’s an exceptional stand up guy.

[@williamkirby8092]

he made his nanny pregnant

[@plaidpanda]

​@@williamkirby8092 He made you butthurt.

[@nicholashall4625]

@@williamkirby8092your point is?

[@dondon6655]

It's not about Abortion rights. It's about a woman's health throughout her life, especially when she is bearing children. It's is stunning how many problems arise with pregnancies that must be dealt with. Now due to the SCOTUS, doctors are afraid to give the needed medical treatment when a woman needs it. How could our society become this cruel.

[@ecurewitz]

Republicans would rather enslave us

[@KaleighMacKay]

Exactly this. And there are times when a woman who wants to have a child has a complication with the pregnancy and unless they are able to have an abortion it risks their health and future ability to try again.

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

I suspect that we've only seen the tip of the iceberg as far as the numbers of deaths resulting from this insanity because there's about a two year lag between a death and it's being brought forward to the public. I see this as cold blooded murder. People should be going to prison for this

[@robertjones2811]

What about her health before she emerges from the womb?

[@Hazel64348]

Republicans keep trying to take women rights away

[@maryhilton9039]

Kamala and Doug are next first couple💞💞💞💙

[@13bustah]

and then your stuff starts getting taken away.

[@maryhilton9039]

The same way women are getting their rights taken away by the Republicans?

[@ecurewitz]

Vote blue!

[@maraloon1]

💙🙏🇺🇸💙🇺🇸🙏💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@mile_high_topher]

@@13bustah You already don't own anything, Champ. You can thank the republican oligarchy.

[@lorawiseman8847]

We have to VOTE Blue 💙 Donate 💙 and Volunteer! Doug will be a great First Gentleman! Kamala will be a wonderful President! 🇺🇲

[@maraloon1]

💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

[@bjc8248]

What a wonderful man Doug Emhoff is. He's so down to earth and genuine.

[@Fluuuv]

I LOVE how normal and at ease he seems with his wife. Bring back normal people in politics.

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

Quite the difference to Melania.

[@tammyscatterton3696]

This is about the Reproductive Rights not getting the care they need when ectopic pregnancy to miscarriage . So tired of men telling women about their boby . You got to love Doug. So sick Trump threats name calling & lies

[@shalainageyer5713]

Abortion is an elective procedure. Miscarriage is a medical emergency. Ectopic is life saving treatment. Neither of those are elective. This being said Dr's and hospitals are criminally liable if they don't provide life saving treatment. They face prison, fines and loss of license. Why are these people not suing these Dr's and providers? 😐😐😐

[@momohmart]

Dough Emhoff is a ridiculously wonderful example of a man, and moreover, an honorable person. Same with Gov Walz. (Don't sleep on Andy Samberg and Jim Gaffigan's impressions of these two on SNL!)

[@stephenwatts985]

Honorable really? Dude pulled a Bill Clinton and had an affair with the nanny. Omg 😂😂😂

[@keving.5452]

@@stephenwatts985trump had 3 of them! Give me a break 😂

[@mile_high_topher]

@@stephenwatts985 Compared to how many affairs by the republican nominee? 15? 50? Does anyone really know? Do we even know all his kids? Doubt.

[@paulettepoole5476]

@@stephenwatts985And what happen in your relationship. You probably broke too.

[@patoespacial]

​@@stephenwatts985 where did you get that from?

[@jwanie366]

Here’s hoping that Doug can become the first First Gentleman of the US. Check your registration, fill out your ballot properly, and make sure your vote for Kamala is counted after you cast it!

[@X2LR8]

Ha “First Gentleman”😅

[@DuaneHallinSD]

@@X2LR8 "Ladies" and "Gentlemen"

[@katsybo]

Love Gentleman Doug💙💙💙💙💙

[@ecurewitz]

Woot!

[@alphabrainwave]

Doug is a man of character. Donald is a cartoon character.

[@Christian-di8zu]

He did the nanny. What kind of character is that ???

[@vincediesel307]

You’re delusional, for whatever reason you seem to want a steady invasion into our country, which will more than likely end up on your street. And you want to pay higher prices for food and you want to keep paying higher prices for fuel just because the media pounded into your head to hate President Trump. It’s pathetic. How do you call Republicans exactly who you are

[@ecurewitz]

@@Christian-di8zubetter than the cartoon supervillain Trump is

[@mile_high_topher]

@@Christian-di8zu You can't possibly care about that and be a Trump voter. The hypocrisy would just be... too much.

[@Red5_xwing]

That is an insult to cartoon characters. Lol

[@kennethdale6260]

Great that Kamala has such a good guy as a husband. He is a really great speaker and will be such an asset to Kamala and the people of the USA.

[@sakinamengle1020]

I am sure his ex wife was not too pleased with him after he impregnated the nanny!!

[@ptg01]

GREAT interview !!! I adore Jen and he will make a GREAT First Gentleman !!!

[@stephenwatts985]

A great interview? Why didn't Jen ask about the nanny?

[@ecurewitz]

@@stephenwatts985because it’s irrelevant

[@mile_high_topher]

@@stephenwatts985 Because no one cares, especially you.

[@TheChristineLindsay]

As a devout Christian I am totally behind what individuals like Doug Emhoff are saying. Thank Second Gentleman for your integrity and courage.

[@shalainageyer5713]

As a devout Christian you are not devout nor a Christian if you agree with this party. Both states from which these people come from are for full term abortions and child mutilation. If baby survives botched abortion no one is required to give it life saving care. If you don't cater to your child's every need they will take them from you and allow them to make their own decisions. If you can still call yourself devout or Christian and still can vote for these people I suggest you get on your knees. 🙏😇

[@LynnNickles-sx6tt]

Love the soon-to-be First Gentleman, Doug Emhoff!💙

[@stephenwatts985]

They can always use another nanny.

[@AK-qd7up]

​@@stephenwatts985Yawn. I'm typing "yawn" because you can't hear me yawning at you. You are yawn-worthy.

[@fdrstan]

I’ve been a Chill Doug fanboy since before it was cool. 😂 Real Americans for Harris 🇺🇸

[@13bustah]

its still not cool

[@stephenwatts985]

So was the nanny.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@13bustah JD called, he's waiting for you at Ashley Furniture.

[@ninez2698]

😂❤🙏👍😄

[@SparklingDivineD42]

We need more REAL MEN like my husband and Dougie ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@laurenbendik2006]

Ya, he is so great. Love a man who isnt insecure when women do well.

[@mikecalhoun5374]

He's one of the "good guys". Like Tim Walz.

[@blanchecuevasramos7970]

Love all of Jen’s reporting! 🌊🇺🇸💪💯

[@AmazingJohnny]

Mister Doug is an amazing man and kind person ! He will be a fantastic First Gentleman !

[@stephenwatts985]

I think we'd have to ask the children's nanny on how amazing he was?

[@youthinkyounomi]

@@stephenwatts985Stormy Daniels😂

[@IrisNelson]

@@stephenwatts985 You need to stop your nanny crap - go back to your cult.

[@joanbrooks619]

Doug is the perfect man for Kamala...

[@laurenbendik2006]

She is a lucky woman

[@FrankMaloy-x7r]

Vote blue for harris 💙 🙌 god bless America 💙 🙌 🇺🇸 🙏🏽 I'm tired of trump let's get rid of trump for good 💙 🙌 🇺🇸 🙏🏽 trump said he don't have no plans for America that should tell people right there he not fit vote blue for harris 💙

[@stephenwatts985]

We would've gotten rid of Trump for good back in 2020 if we weren't played for fools like a violinest at Carnegie Hall? Think about it. If we weren't gaslit and played on our emotions to keep Trump out in 2020 then yes he would be president but he would be over with and on his way out of office this year. Never to return or be heard of again. It would be over with done with, bye bye but we're to blame cause we allowed the news media to program us like slaves and not seeing what the future held. Because of our stupidity and foolishness that the news media gaslit to their benefits we now have a greater battle on our hands that thanks to the news media we might lose? Trump may become president again and we only have ourselves to blame cause we didn't use our minds cause we were emotionally triggered by the news media.

[@shhhaua9426]

What a solid dude !! So much empathy and caring in the way he speaks ! You can tell this guy absolutely loves his wife, his children and this country!!! 💙💙💙💙

[@stephenwatts985]

If he really loved his wife and children so much then why did he do the children's nanny? He pulled a Bill Clinton 😂

[@mile_high_topher]

@@stephenwatts985 Trump cheated on every one of his wives. Every. One.

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

@@stephenwatts985 are you some kinda freak for ridicule?

[@b.t.2795]

​@@stephenwatts985 Why did Trump pay off the doorman at Trump Tower grandma? Isn't it ironic that Trump was 'tight' with Diddy and Jeffrey grandma?

[@Denny-mp9jc]

​@@stephenwatts985Why did Trump cheat on 3 wives

[@catalinacurio]

Doug will make a fantastic First Gentleman. 😊🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙💙💙

[@letsgorandall9848]

Vote for freedom vote, Trump

[@lynnjacobs2091]

@@ottmarhenry3053 Your vote for Obama was the best thing that You had ever done - Thank You!!

[@stephenwatts985]

So what position does the nanny get?

[@lynnjacobs2091]

@@letsgorandall9848 Nah! I'll pass!!

[@maggiemaloney8599]

Why did you regret voting for Obama? He dug us out of the Bush economic debacle, put us on strong economic footing, provided low cost healthcare for millions of formerly uninsured people, reduced illegal immigration to historic lows, reduced childhood poverty, and brought grace, humor, dignity and intelligence to the White House. He is a man of morals, integrity, and loyalty to his country who worked his way up by his own efforts. What is it about these qualities you trumpets hate so much? @@ottmarhenry3053

[@gilmoremccoy6930]

I absolutely ❤ love Doug.... he's an alright guy, great husband and fantastic First Gentleman 😍

[@cataliens]

He seems like an awesome guy! 💙

[@stephenwatts985]

IDK? You'd have to ask the children's nanny

[@youthinkyounomi]

@@stephenwatts985dude you are obsessed😂nobody is listening to your hypocrisy. You’re not changing anyone’s mind. We’re not voting for that orange creep

[@ninez2698]

I personally think Dough Emhoff himself looks very presidential! 😊 Vote for Kamala and Walz!💙💙💙💙💙

[@Wendy-WackyWomanCreations]

He will make a wonderful First Gentleman. Another nice (D) White House couple with a loving marriage and good sense of humor

[@barbarafield4520]

I will finally be able to relax totally when Kamala and Tim are sworn in and Doug and Gwen are there supporting them. Vote💙everyone

[@omeeawakened]

Didn’t you get to relax under Biden and kamala?

[@diannedixon4018]

I feel the same way. I can’t sleep. I am also worried what Trump will do WHEN he is defeated 😢💙💙🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@stephenwatts985]

Do you think the nanny is going to vote 💙 as well?

[@rgkavendek]

Me too and ABSOLUTELY!!!!! 💙💙✊✊🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@barbarafield4520]

@@diannedixon4018 l worry about the aftermath too. At least we are forewarned this time. 💙

[@HelgaEndres]

Awsome. Cant wait for election to end to stop hearing Red retoric. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙☮️

[@antiquegirl6505]

That probably won't stop, but hopefully the volume will get turned down. So tired of the LOUD id10ts, proving how dumb they can be.

[@JusticeFALL-USA]

DEFINITELY, Doug is ready ~~ a humble First Gentleman.

[@Snickerdoods.x]

Kamala and Doug are *the* power couple and it'll be wonderful to see another loving family in the White House, as opposed to DJT's family's coldness.

[@smcd4475]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm fatigued with the Orange Ones. Refreshing to see some healthy, loving people. Harris and Walz... I'll vote for them as will all of my friends and family.

[@KS-303]

It’s so refreshing to hear someone actually answering questions on TV. 💙💙💙 If anyone out there wonders if VP Harris is a good decision maker, Doug is proof!

[@sherryw-ponyluv-er2394]

Kamala-Doug-Tim-Gwen Love this team! We must inaugurate them to lead our country. Vote blue!

[@marymartin4266]

great interview with a gentleman, so personable and real. Lancaster NY (Buffalo)🇺🇸

[@MariannA-u4l]

Kudos to Jen fir a great interview that wasn't held in a storage basement 👏👏👏

[@stwaters1147]

I instantly liked Doug and his kids when I watched them at the DNC they have such a likeability factor about them and Doug has a good sense of humor

[@carolbulmer8253]

Thanks, Jen. I admire Doug Emhoff. He will be an amazing First Gentleman❤️

[@stephenwatts985]

I wonder if he was the children's nanny 1st gentleman?

[@Epark58]

💙

[@lourdesgreen2213]

He is a wonderful man.

[@laurentanonyme5513]

Admiring Emhoff for naming Trump for moral misconduct of grave character.

[@13BGunBunny]

Whenever I'm feeling down I just remind myself that trillions of dollars of political propaganda did not work on me.

[@tw4943]

BIG reason why 1300+ REPUBLICANS have endorsed Harris/Walz. Lets be unequivocally clear

[@rp8889]

Decent, good people who respect Democracy in the White House and government - yes. And by the way - men who are secure in their masculinity do not feel the need to control/keep down women.

[@paulettepoole5476]

He supports his wife🥂

[@RonaldGamber]

1300 Republicans veterans active military brass have signed a letter endorseing Kamala Harris

[@13bustah]

1300 is a small list of millions

[@josephsonora3787]

TH0SE S0 CALLED MILITARY R THE SAME HACKS THAT B0TCHED THE AFGHAN WTHDRWL. N0T SURPRISING.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@13bustah 👈 Doesn't know what "brass" means.

[@ecurewitz]

As did many former Trump officials

[@stephenwatts985]

I've never seen no letter?

[@sarameitner6770]

Questions asked - questions answered. No calling names, no blustering. Ah - love that breath of fresh air. And look at that BLUE sky on the horizon!!!

[@sydneyevans2637]

Nice interview! I hope this is the new normal. Didn't care much for the old new normal. There are a lot of serious things wrong in our coyntry but it's not time to give up on making it a "more perfect union". We have to progress together.

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

"What can I add that hasn't already been said?” General John Kelly said, when asked if he wanted to weigh in on his former boss in light of recent comments made by other former Trump officials. “A person that thinks those who defend their country in uniform, or are shot down or seriously wounded in combat, or spend years being tortured as POWs are all ‘suckers’ because ‘there is nothing in it for them.’ A person that did not want to be seen in the presence of military amputees because ‘it doesn’t look good for me.’ A person who demonstrated open contempt for a Gold Star family - for all Gold Star families - on TV during the 2016 campaign, and rants that our most precious heroes who gave their lives in America’s defense are ‘losers’ and wouldn’t visit their graves in France. (because it was raining and he was worried about his makeup and hairdo)

[@kevin02mulder]

Wow what a nice man :) 😊

[@Zack-w7s8k]

He's COOL. 🗳 💙 .

[@ColoRADbro420]

Trump for prison 24!

[@Crazy.Coconut-j1d]

Should the Republican Party be held responsible for allowing a person in Mental decline be out on a Stage.

[@ecurewitz]

And a criminal in mental decline at that

[@carolbulmer8253]

YES!!

[@sdouget6169]

And who's been in the White House for almost 4 years & passed these kind of bills.

[@wendyscott8425]

@@sdouget6169 President Biden has gotten passed all kinds of bills, at least during his first two years, that have helped regular Americans rather than just the über-rich. Unfortunately, the current House doesn't do anything but quarrel and harass Biden and his family to try to get something on them. It never works because there is nothing and wastes taxpayer money. So much for "fiscal conservatism."

[@katherineknight1546]

What a super guy🎉❤

[@Mantra-i9l]

Trumpers wake up every morning and asks themselves “What’s the Stupidest and Moronic thing I can say or do today, to make myself look like a fool”

[@ecurewitz]

And then they go out and do it

[@mile_high_topher]

"But first, let's put on the "I'm With Stupid 👇" hat!"

[@stephenwatts985]

Well we all can be lucky enough to bang the children's nanny and still have a chance to become the 1st gentleman. 😂

[@wendyscott8425]

@@mile_high_topher ::snicker::

[@valvisions]

Doug...My father was a devoted Jewish man and like you ..a supporter to women. Thank you for your honesty.

[@mateparlov3310]

👍👍👍👍👍💙💙💙💙💙

[@jeanettecarter5438]

💙💙💙💙💙🥇🙏🏿🙏

[@kkat54]

Compare Doug to Melania.....Doug is the one to further the interests of America instead of self.

[@wendyscott8425]

And I never thought she was even pretty. She always looked angry to me, not a look that was conducive to a favorable impression.

[@mariavangelderenhastreiter2098]

What a sympathetic man!💙💙💙

[@selah71]

An intelligent, wise and down to Earth man who loves and cherishes his wife! 🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲

[@TheFlyingHambone]

he's cool

[@josephalexander9761]

No! Abortion isn't just a woman's issue. Men are half the equation. So get involved and listen to the woman in your life.. Men!

[@rubincarter3904]

Mad respect for First Gentleman Doug! He speaks from a place of knowledge & sincerity.

[@serpilcr]

Vote Blue 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Castaway.....]

Great Interview Jenn. Well done sir, you are a treasure.

[@aleshascott2673]

💙💙💙💙💙

[@patriciagurwitz509]

Great interview 💙💙💙💙 Voting Blue 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@geminigirltwo]

What a nice man.

[@vintage_jd]

❤️🤍💙 great interview ❤️🤍💙

[@Nanathehulk]

Great interview!

[@brigid.mckinney]

Thank you Second Gentleman!!!!

[@pam0328]

First gentleman.

[@antiquegirl6505]

Second right NOW, but hopefully 1st Gentleman soon.

[@ShakesSphere]

Let's own this! Out of the 4 men in this race, only TWO qualify as "Gentlemen" ...and we have them both !!!! 💙🩵💙

[@RuselaHaydon]

Right on! Would love to have either one as my brother.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@RuselaHaydon Wouldn't let other two in the same room with my kids.

[@DixonDixon65]

Great guy...Amazing couple! We are Gifted two Smart and loving people to fight for Our Democracy...WOW! THANK YOU!

[@DH-tj6tf]

Jen is a Smart lady🌹👍

[@cynthiamarie2107]

Exactly. People who try to bully others are incredibly insecure...and delusional. 😄😎

[@zapbutton8553]

Great interview, now he just needs to like the decorating for christmas of the white house and he'll have won over even the christians and pro lifers-eventually... 😂😂😂

[@ecurewitz]

He’ll be decorating for Chanukkah

[@antiquegirl6505]

​@@ecurewitzBoth. I worked for/with several people of Jewish faith, who were married out of their faith. ALL of them enjoyed celebrating both holidays. It was never an either/or situation, always was an AND....

[@ecurewitz]

@@antiquegirl6505 I M the product of such union

[@jostrong2385]

This man will be a great 1st Gentleman! Such an eloquent speaker. No comparison to the orange blob.

[@laurenbendik2006]

‘Trump is unfit for any job…let alone president’ lol

[@barb6525]

What a wonderful man, the warmth in his voice, the compassion, and genuine interest he shows, and so much more, it is such a gigantic stark contrast to the opposite side. After listening to the second gentleman for 10 minutes, you just wish it would never stop 💙

[@Dianna-s5i]

Roe versus Wade supreme Court taken the right away from women Trump did that

[@13bustah]

what rights was taken away?

[@sydneyevans2637]

And if the Supes' would take those rights, what others would they take?

[@ecurewitz]

And he was proud of it until it hurt him in the polls

[@mile_high_topher]

@@13bustah The right to choose what happens with your own life. Right to private medical decisions. Right to life, if republican courts deem it so.

[@stephenwatts985]

What? Roe was kicked back down to the states to be voted on by the people cause that's democracy. That doesn't mean that they still can't have an abortion. Women still have that right.

[@natashalopez977]

He seems smart and supportive. Harris 2024.

[@LindaHart-iy6po]

He is very nice very respectful and that’s what we need 🙏

[@DebbieNielsen-e3r]

Kamala & Doug are two people who care about the issues that affect the people because it affects them also

[@harrypearle9781]

BE A BUDDY, NOT A BULLY (School Poster) Dems need better messaging, to wake up voters, now! ============================================ TNX

[@harrypearle9781]

TNX

[@byrolyn8182]

DOUG IS SO SWEET. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@janethecht8263]

MR EMHOFf GOOD LUCK❤

[@gracejessen3660]

Doug Emhoff will be teaching law while his partner is POTUS. Melania would be staying in NYC helping take care of her 20 year old son is in college, and selling stuff..

[@1978TAR]

🇺🇲🇺🇲👷‍♂️👮‍♂️🧑‍🚒💙EQUALITY FOR EVERYBODY, FIGHT WHITE PRIVILEGE,VOTE 💙👮‍♂️👷‍♂️🧑‍🚒🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@ricoma6037]

❤ Jen!

[@patsero6963]

VOTE KAMALA, VOTE DEMOCRATIC UP AND DOWN TICKET. TOO BAD THE GOOD OLD PART IS DESTROYING THEMSELVES!

[@JamesBarry-j7m]

I know someone's third wife has not been seen at all

[@nancyschiller7043]

❤ thanks

[@vintage_jd]

💚💚💚 Jen you look great in green 💚💚💚

[@Serai3]

We have to drop this gender-specific titling. "Second Gentleman" has a faintly ridiculous sound to it simply because there is no FIRST Gentleman. How about First or Second Spouse? That would cover all the bases.

[@4-SeasonNature]

Spouse of the POTUS + spouse of the VP. Forget the first and the second.

[@hanliddlee]

So no more First Lady when there are male presidents? Until now it has always been First Lady and Second Lady.

[@willielee5253]

🇺🇸💙🗳💙🇺🇸

[@charlotteherrera4374]

A Perfect Gentleman ♥️