Doug Emhoff Assault Allegations Ignored by Major Media Outlets

In a stunning display of media bias, major U.S. outlets have remained silent on explosive allegations of assault against Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris. According to a report by the Daily Mail, Emhoff allegedly slapped his ex-girlfriend during a drunken altercation at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Despite three friends corroborating the story, and the Daily Mail providing photos and documents to support the claim, there has been little to no coverage from mainstream media giants like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN.

The incident reportedly took place while Emhoff was dating a successful New York attorney, referred to only as “Jane.” Allegedly, Emhoff became enraged because he believed she was flirting with another man. In response, he "forcefully slapped" her in front of witnesses, according to the report. Despite the seriousness of the allegations, Emhoff has denied the claims, with a spokesperson telling Semafor that the accusations are “untrue.” However, no statement has been issued by the White House or the Harris campaign, despite multiple inquiries from media outlets.

• Top outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post have refused to cover the story, leading to accusations of a double standard.

• Despite the allegations, both publications have previously run glowing features on Emhoff, praising him as a "modern-day sex symbol" and celebrating his role as a supportive husband.

• Major commentators, including Megyn Kelly and Chris Cuomo, have criticized the lack of coverage, pointing out the contrast in how the media would treat similar accusations against a prominent Republican figure.

This lack of coverage is a stark contrast to how allegations are typically handled, especially when the accused is tied to the conservative side of the aisle. For instance, allegations against Brett Kavanaugh were plastered across headlines for months, with major networks dedicating significant airtime to the accusations. Yet when it comes to Emhoff, there seems to be a concerted effort to downplay or outright ignore the story.

The allegations surfaced at a critical time, as Emhoff’s media profile has been carefully curated by outlets like MSNBC, who recently lauded him for reshaping masculinity by supporting his wife’s career. These same media figures have contrasted Emhoff’s demeanor with what they deem the "alpha, retro view" of masculinity portrayed by Republican men like Donald Trump.

However, this incident, if true, paints a very different picture of the second gentleman. Not only does it expose hypocrisy in the media's refusal to report it, but it also raises questions about how the Democratic Party selectively elevates certain narratives to fit its agenda. The silence surrounding this report is deafening and it further erodes trust in a media landscape that claims to be impartial while continually shielding one side from scrutiny.

The American people deserve the truth, and they deserve to see the media hold everyone accountable, regardless of their political affiliation. If this were about a conservative figure, there’s no doubt we’d be seeing wall-to-wall coverage.

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