Sources Allege Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Slapped Former Girlfriend

An investigation by the Daily Mail has uncovered allegations from three unnamed sources that Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, slapped a former girlfriend during a 2012 trip to the Cannes Film Festival. Emhoff's representative has denied the allegations, calling them "untrue."

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is facing allegations that he slapped a former girlfriend during a 2012 trip to the Cannes Film Festival. The accusations were made by three unnamed sources who described themselves as friends of the alleged victim, identified only as "Jane."

The Daily Mail, which reported the allegations, outlined the claims that Emhoff slapped Jane in a valet line at a Cannes Film Festival in Nice, France. The publication quoted one of the sources as saying that Jane got into a cab and was followed by Emhoff, who allegedly forced his way into the vehicle.

Sources Allege Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Slapped Former Girlfriend

"Jane got into a cab. The valet, either with €100 that she slipped him or the fact that there was this domestic dispute going on apparently, ushered her into a car, but then Doug forced his way in too," Daily Mail reporter Josh Boswell recalled the alleged story.

The sources alleged that Jane was "in utter shock" and "so furious" after the alleged slap that she slapped Emhoff back twice. Boswell claimed that Emhoff then made a tennis metaphor and dismissed the incident as "no big deal."

Sources Allege Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Slapped Former Girlfriend

The allegations were corroborated by travel itineraries and correspondence between Jane and Emhoff, according to the Daily Mail. All three sources requested anonymity out of fear of potential retaliation from Emhoff.

Emhoff's representative has strongly denied the allegations, calling them "untrue." "Any suggestion that he would or has ever hit a woman is false," the representative said.

Sources Allege Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Slapped Former Girlfriend

The Daily Mail's investigation found that Emhoff and Jane had been dating for about three months before the reported trip to France. Emhoff allegedly cut the trip off early and returned to Los Angeles for his daughter's 13th birthday.

Emhoff was previously married from 1992 to 2009. The marriage ended after he had an affair with their children's nanny, who he got pregnant with. Emhoff met now-Vice President Kamala Harris in 2013 and married her in 2014.

The Harris campaign, the Office of the Vice President, and a representative for Emhoff's ex-wife, Kerstin Emhoff, have not commented despite repeated requests from Fox News.

The allegations against Emhoff have sparked reactions from the public and political figures. Some have called for a thorough investigation into the matter, while others have expressed skepticism about the accusations.

It remains to be seen how the allegations will impact Emhoff's personal and professional life. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.