Ella Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter, responded to viral photos of her crying during Harris’ concession speech at Howard University. Emhoff addressed her emotions on Instagram, explaining, “It just hurts like a [b—-], and that’s ok.” She denied rumors about a mental breakdown or hospitalization, emphasizing, “There’s nothing wrong with showing emotion.”
Emhoff has openly discussed her mental health struggles and shared that post-election, she’s been spending time with her dog. She previously faced controversy for supporting a Palestinian fundraiser tied to humanitarian aid.