Trump fires Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff from Holocaust board
The former US second gentleman, who is Jewish, responded by saying Holocaust remembrance should never be politicised
US President Donald Trump has removed Doug Emhoff, husband of his former rival Kamala Harris, from the Holocaust Memorial Council board, drawing an angry reaction.
Emhoff, who is married to the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee and former US vice-president, campaigned against antisemitism as part of the administration of Joe Biden, who appointed him to the board.
“Let me be clear: Holocaust remembrance and education should never be politicised,” Emhoff, who is Jewish, posted on Tuesday, confirming his dismissal.
“To turn one of the worst atrocities in history into a wedge issue is dangerous – and it dishonours the memory of 6 million Jews murdered by Nazis that this museum was created to preserve.”
Since taking office, Trump has looked beyond politics to impose his brand of right-wing populism on cultural and educational institutions such as Washington’s prestigious Kennedy Centre and Harvard University.
He has also sought to settle scores with perceived adversaries – targeting law firms associated with his political foes, such as Emhoff’s employer, Willkie Farr and Gallagher.