Trump Removes Kamala Harris' Husband from Holocaust Memorial Council
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Politics
April 30, 2025 06:30
washington - Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris' husband, has been dismissed by Donald Trump from the Holocaust Memorial Council, sparking controversy. Emhoff, who is Jewish, emphasized the importance of depoliticizing Holocaust remembrance.
Trump Removes Kamala Harris' Husband from Holocaust Memorial Council
Donald Trump's decision to remove Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, from the Holocaust Memorial Council has stirred debate and criticism.
Emhoff's Response
Emhoff, who is of Jewish descent, expressed his concerns in a statement, stating, "Holocaust remembrance and education should never be politicized." He emphasized the danger of politicizing such a tragic historical event, which dishonors the memory of the six million Jews killed by the Nazis.
Reports indicate that other individuals, including White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain, policy advisor Susan Rice, and an aide to former First Lady Jill Biden, have also been ousted from the council.