Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is scheduled to headline a fundraiser for the Harris campaign in Paris on Thursday, as confirmed by a reliable source. Emhoff's visit to Paris will span from Wednesday to the following Monday, during which he will lead the presidential delegation at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
While in Paris, Emhoff plans to engage in various diplomatic activities, including meetings with government officials and senior leaders at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Additionally, he will participate in a roundtable discussion focusing on promoting education about the Holocaust and combating antisemitism. Emhoff will also deliver remarks at an annual event commemorating the victims of the 1982 attack at a Jewish restaurant in Rue des Rosiers, which tragically resulted in the loss of six lives and injuries to 22 others.
Initially, First Lady Jill Biden was slated to headline a fundraiser for President Joe Biden's campaign during her attendance at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris. However, this plan was altered following President Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
Emhoff has been actively involved in fundraising efforts for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign over the past couple of weeks. He is expected to accompany Vice President Harris as she commences a battleground state tour alongside her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, starting today in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
