Just as Kamala Harris was gaining momentum in her presidential campaign, a resurfacing scandal involving her husband threatened to overshadow her progress.

Doug Emhoff's past affair with his children's nanny, Najen Naylor, has come to light once again, creating significant turmoil for Harris as she prepares for the 2024 election, as the Daily Mail reports.

Emhoff's first marriage concluded in 2008 following an affair with Najen Naylor, who was then a teacher and nanny for his children. The relationship led to his divorce from Kerstin Emhoff.

Emhoff's Affair Comes to Light Again

The affair, which had remained relatively under wraps, broke into the public sphere on Saturday through a report by the Daily Mail. Emhoff acknowledged the affair openly, revealing that he had already informed Kamala Harris and Joe Biden's team during the 2020 vice-presidential vetting process.

Despite being aware of her husband's past indiscretion, Harris reportedly feels "unnerved and humiliated" by the latest public revelation. The news has inevitably caused distraction and concern within her campaign.

The timing of this scandal could not have been worse, coming just ahead of the Democratic convention and with the election less than three months away. This has sparked panic within Harris's camp, which is focused on maintaining momentum against Donald Trump in the polls.

Kerstin Emhoff Issues Supportive Statement

Kerstin Emhoff, Doug's ex-wife, released a statement expressing support for the blended family they have since created. “Doug and I decided to end our marriage for a variety of reasons, many years ago,” she said. “He is a great father to our kids, continues to be a great friend to me and I am really proud of the warm and supportive blended family Doug, Kamala, and I have built together.”

Emhoff's public admission included an acknowledgment of the difficulties his actions had caused during his first marriage. "During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions," he confessed. "I took responsibility, and in the years since, we worked through things as a family and have come out stronger on the other side."

Adjustments Within the Harris Campaign

Najen Naylor, who has since relocated to the Hamptons, did not deny the affair. However, she expressed feeling “kind of freaked out” by the recent attention. The affair also was said to have resulted in a pregnancy.

Kamala Harris, in an attempted move to redirect the public's focus, announced Tim Walz as her running mate. She's actively working on rebranding her image amid the scandal's resurgence.

Sources close to Harris's campaign are reportedly anxious about the impact this revelation may have on their efforts. An insider noted the potential implications, remarking, "The Democrats' convention is just around the corner and the election is less than three months away, so any distraction has to be bad news."

Public and Media Reaction

The resurfacing of this affair has dominated media coverage over the weekend, overshadowing Harris's ongoing campaign activities. "Put bluntly, it's not a good look, and Harris and her team know it," another source commented.

This wave of negative press is an unsettling development at a critical juncture in Harris’s pursuit to secure the presidency. The stability and focus of her campaign have come under considerable stress.

Her advisors are striving to keep the campaign focused, hoping to sidestep potential blowbacks and maintain Harris’s standing against her competitors.

Conclusion

As the 2024 presidential election nears, Kamala Harris finds herself grappling with a resurfaced scandal involving her husband Doug Emhoff and his past affair with Najen Naylor.

This development has caused personal and campaign-related turmoil just as Harris had been rising in the polls. The attention diverted from her campaign to Emhoff's past actions has been problematic, especially with the Democratic convention approaching.

Despite receiving support from Emhoff's ex-wife, Kerstin, Harris and her team are keenly aware of the unfavorable light this sheds on her campaign.