Second Gentleman’s Ex-Wife Defends ‘Co-Parent’ Kamala

The ex-wife of Kamala Harris’ beau has expressed her support publicly for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, calling out critics for their “baseless” attacks surrounding sexist commentary about Harris' lack of biological children.

Kerstin Emhoff was married to Doug Emhoff in 1992, and the pair remained together until 2008. They had two children together, and divorced in 2008.

“These are baseless attacks. For over 10 years, since Cole and Ella were teenagers, Kamala has been a co-parent with Doug and I,” Kerstin Emhoff told CNN Wednesday. She later echoed the comments to The New York Times. “She is loving, nurturing, fiercely protective, and always present. I love our blended family and am grateful to have her in it.”

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