American politics is abuzz with the unique situation of Doug Imhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s candidate in the US presidential race. Imhoff, a lawyer, and husband of the potential US President, made headlines when he quit his job to prevent a conflict of interest when Harris became Joe Biden’s running mate in 2020.
If Harris wins the election, Imhoff’s position as the potential ‘Mr. First’ will be unprecedented in the White House. The media has already speculated on his future title, drawing parallels to the ‘First Lady’. Historically, the role of the vice president has never transitioned directly to becoming a presidential candidate like in the case of Biden and Kamala.
The world has seen examples of husbands living in the shadows of their wives, such as Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II. Imhoff’s journey as the potential ‘Mr. First’ could bring a new dynamic to the White House if Kamala wins the election.