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McClatchy Washington Bureau
McClatchy Washington Bureau
National
Francesca Chambers

The first second gentleman: Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris, breaks new ground

WASHINGTON — It’s an unpaid position, but Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, says he is approaching the role of being the first second gentleman like a full-time job.

He and his team have offices within the vice president’s suite in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House, and aides to the former entertainment attorney who was active on the campaign trail said Emhoff has fully immersed himself in his new position.

Emhoff said this week that he has spent much of the first six weeks of the administration conducting research on White House priorities and connecting with experts as he builds out his portfolio.

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