Doug Emhoff’s ex-wife reacts to news of his affair with nanny.

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff’s ex-wife, Kerstin Emhoff, has come forward with a statement defending her former husband after he admitted to having an affair with a nanny during their marriage. The revelation came after a report from the Daily Mail alleging that the second gentleman had an affair with his daughter’s nanny, resulting in pregnancy. The nanny decided not to keep the baby, according to a close friend cited by the outlet.

In her statement to the Washington Post, Kerstin Emhoff acknowledged the end of their marriage, stating, “Doug and I decided to end our marriage for a variety of reasons, many years ago.” Despite the challenges they faced during their marriage, Kerstin praised Doug for being a great father to their children and a supportive friend. She expressed pride in the warm and supportive blended family that they, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, have built together.

Doug Emhoff also acknowledged his past actions and the impact they had on his first marriage during an interview with CNN. He took responsibility for his behavior and acknowledged the difficulties they went through as a family. Emhoff and his first wife were married from 1992 to 2008 and share two adult children.

The divorce between Doug and Kerstin Emhoff cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for parting ways, as reported by the New York Post. Vice President Kamala Harris, who married Emhoff in 2014, knew about the affair before their marriage. The Biden 2020 campaign also disclosed this information during the vetting process for Harris as Biden’s vice presidential pick, according to CNN.

Despite the affair and subsequent divorce, Kerstin Emhoff has shown support for her ex-husband’s second wife, Kamala Harris. In a post on Instagram, she urged Democrats to unite and continue the fight against former President Donald Trump. She expressed her admiration for Harris as a co-parent to their children, referring to her as loving, nurturing, fiercely protective, and always present in their lives.

Emhoff’s acknowledgment of his past actions and Kerstin’s words of support for Harris highlight the complexities of relationships and the importance of forgiveness and understanding. As the blended family continues to navigate challenges and build a life together, their story serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength that can emerge from difficult circumstances.