From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
US second gentleman meets Jewish White House staffers
Doug Emhoff, the husband of US Vice President Kamala Harris, meets with White House Jewish staffers as part of events to mark Jewish American Heritage Month.
Emhoff poses for a picture with the dozens of Jewish staffers and thanks them for their efforts to “carry our nation forward each day and are helping create a more inclusive tomorrow.”
Emhoff is the first Jewish spouse of either a US president or vice president and has worked to combat antisemitism around the world.
.@SecondGentleman met with Jewish White House staff in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month.
Our Administration is proud to recognize the Jewish staffers who help carry our nation forward each day and are helping create a more inclusive tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/QxH0rIDC3e
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 16, 2023
