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Yahoo
20-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Rob Reiner shouted at Doug Emhoff during debate party that Biden would ‘lose our f***ing democracy,' book claims
Tensions were high at a Hollywood debate watch party on June 27, 2024, when director Rob Reiner lashed out at then-second gentleman Doug Emhoff over President Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance. A report on the confrontation appears in the new book Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson of Axios. Reiner is said to have exclaimed that the U.S. could 'lose our f***ing democracy,' as a result of Biden's performance at the June 27 debate against now-President Donald Trump, according to reporting by The Hill. The incident occurred at the home of James Costos, the former HBO executive and President Barack Obama's ambassador to Spain. 'The gathering had originally been planned as a fundraiser for the Biden Victory Fund, but then the debate was scheduled for the same night, so the hosts turned it into a fancy and hopefully fun debate watch party, with people sitting in three or four different rooms,' the book states. In addition to Reiner and Emhoff, actor and activist Jane Fonda was also present, in addition to Democratic governors Andy Beshear of Kentucky, JB Pritzker of Illinois, and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan. As President Biden spoke in a weak voice, repeatedly stumbled over answers, misspoke, and lost his train of thought, the evening quickly turned into a 'debate watch horror show.' 'A few minutes into it, Reiner, in the main living room, stated plainly: 'We are f***ed!'' Tapper and Thompson wrote, adding that he 'became angry. Soon he was venting, standing, full of fury.' 'He seemed to be looking at Emhoff. Daggers.' 'We're going to lose our f***ing democracy because of you!' the When Harry Met Sally director is said to have shouted at Emhoff. ''Because of me?' Emhoff thought,' the book states. CNN reported on the incident a few days after it occurred, but in less detail, noting: 'Rob Reiner was screaming about losing and Jane Fonda had tears in her eyes, according to people in the room.' The first presidential debate of the 2024 election, in which Biden struggled from the get-go and Trump repeated a barrage of lies and misinformation, was watched by 51.27 million viewers. It sparked 'deep panic' among Democrats, to the delight of supporters of Trump, and ultimately led to Biden stepping aside as the party's nominee in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris. On July 10, George Clooney, who just weeks before headlined a star-studded fundraiser that raked in $28 million for Biden's re-election campaign, penned an emotional op-ed telling his 'friend' in no uncertain terms to take himself out of the 2024 race. After another 11 days of mounting calls for him to step aside, Biden pulled out on July 21, putting Harris, with Emhoff by her side, at the top of the ticket.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Angry' Rob Reiner cursed at Emhoff during Biden debate watch party: Book
Director Rob Reiner reportedly lashed out at then-second gentleman Doug Emhoff last year while the two attended a debate watch party, exclaiming that the country was about to 'lose our f‑‑‑ing democracy' because of former President Biden's disastrous performance. The scene at the Los Angeles home of James Costos last June is depicted in 'Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,' the book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson published Tuesday. 'The gathering had originally been planned as a fundraiser for the Biden Victory Fund, but then the debate was scheduled for the same night, so the hosts turned it into a fancy and hopefully fun debate watch party, with people sitting in three or four different rooms,' the authors wrote. But the star-studded event — with a crowd that included Reiner, Emhoff, actor Jane Fonda and Democratic Govs. Andy Beshear, JB Pritzker, and Gretchen Whitmer of Kentucky, Illinois and Michigan, respectively — quickly became a 'debate watch horror show' as Biden repeatedly and dramatically stumbled against President Trump. 'A few minutes into it, Reiner, in the main living room, stated plainly: 'We are f‑‑‑ed!'' Tapper and Thompson wrote of the 78-year-old 'When Harry Met Sally' director, one of Hollywood's most vocal Trump critics. According to the book, Reiner 'became angry. Soon he was venting, standing, full of fury.' 'He seemed to be looking at Emhoff. Daggers.' 'We're going to lose our f‑‑‑ing democracy because of you!' Reiner yelled. ''Because of me?' Emhoff thought,' the 'Original Sin' authors wrote. Representatives for Emhoff and Reiner didn't return ITK's request for comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
‘Angry' Rob Reiner cursed at Emhoff during Biden debate watch party: Book
Director Rob Reiner reportedly lashed out at then-second gentleman Doug Emhoff last year while the two attended a debate watch party, exclaiming that the country was about to 'lose our f—ing democracy' because of President Biden's disastrous performance. The scene at the Los Angeles home of James Costos last June is depicted in 'Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,' the book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson published Tuesday. 'The gathering had originally been planned as a fundraiser for the Biden Victory Fund, but then the debate was scheduled for the same night, so the hosts turned it into a fancy and hopefully fun debate watch party, with people sitting in three or four different rooms,' the authors wrote. But the star-studded event — with a crowd that included Reiner, Emhoff, actor Jane Fonda and Democratic Govs. Andy Beshear, JB Pritzker, and Gretchen Whitmer of Kentucky, Illinois and Michigan, respectively — quickly became a 'debate watch horror show' as Biden repeatedly and dramatically stumbled against then-former President Trump. 'A few minutes into it, Reiner, in the main living room, stated plainly: 'We are f—ed!'' Tapper and Thompson wrote of the 78-year-old 'When Harry Met Sally' director, one of Hollywood's most vocal Trump critics. According to the book, Reiner 'became angry. Soon he was venting, standing, full of fury.' 'He seemed to be looking at Emhoff. Daggers.' ''We're going to lose our f—ing democracy because of you!' Reiner yelled. 'Because of me? Emhoff thought,' the 'Original Sin' authors wrote. Representatives for Emhoff and Reiner didn't return ITK's request for comment.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kamala Harris hit with backlash as she attends $75,000-a-ticket Met Gala… and skips red carpet to try to avoid attention
Former US vice president Kamala Harris stunned spectators when she made her Met Gala debut during fashion's biggest night, where prices run up to $75,000 a ticket. The 60-year-old presidential hopeful attended her first ever Met Gala on Monday, May 5 alongside husband Doug Emhoff. The annual fashion extravaganza, which takes place outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, saw several A-list stars descend upon the Met museum steps. The theme for the evening was 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' which explores Black dandyism from the 18th century to its revival during the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on fashion today. For the occasion, Harris wore a custom look from Off-White, designed by creative director IB Kamara, according to Vogue. The black and white silk dress features a long scarf, a white sweeping statement sleeve, and a pleated skirt. Meanwhile, Emhoff wore a tuexdo designed by Brunello Cucinelli. However, several users on X/Twitter weren't as dazzled by Harris's Met Gala appearance as others - going so far as to describe her pricey attendance as tone deaf and 'out of touch'. 'You really never ever read the room,' wrote one person in response to Harris's Met Gala look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) 'Democrat party is so out of touch lmao,' another user shared. Someone else sarcastically commented, 'Continuing to demonstrate how in touch with the average American y'all are.' 'Totally the party of the working class,' echoed a fourth user. The impromptu appearance didn't come as a surprise to some, considering Harris her husband were protected by a phalanx of two dozen Secret Service agents and cops as they dined at The Polo Bar in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday night. Harris emerged from the renowned celebrity hotspot with Emhoff about 9:30pm and stepped straight into a waiting bulletproof car outside. The couple were happy to mingle with other diners, many of whom booked their tables a month in advance, and took photos with some of them. Several Secret Service agents accompanied them as they dined for about two hours, with many more waiting outside to secure the entrance. All up, there were at least 25 Secret Service bodyguards plus NYPD officers, and a motorcade of four bulletproof cars and three additional SUVs. Now, reports have claimed that Harris's appearance at the 2025 Met Gala signals a career shift for the former attorney general. A recent report from Puck News speculated that Harris's next move may be running for governor of her home state of California in 2026. She's also scheduled to attend a fundraising event for the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday in New York City.
New York Post
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Zohran Mamdani will fight for ordinary NYers like Ella Emhoff and Rashida Tlaib
Zohran 'Man of the People' Mamdani continues to win the hearts of . . . other nepo babies and Jew-haters. Ella Emhoff, (briefly) famous as Kamala Harris' stepdaughter, recently came out in support of the Queens leftist's mayoral run. An insanely rich nepo baby LA transplant with a political powerhouse stepmom and a superlawyer dad, Emhoff scored an elite modeling contract very clearly based on her family connections and now hawks armpit-hair oil on Instagram while holding down a fake job as a fashion designer. Advertisement Former Vice President Kamala Harris' stepdaughter Ella Emhoff endorsed Mamdani. Instagram / Chi Osse¿ If there's one person who gets the problems, hopes and dreams of the people who make Gotham the greatest city in the world, it's definitely her. Just like me, think working moms from Mott Haven to Midwood. Now, to be fair, Emhoff does represent a key Mamdani demographic: rich kids from out of town posing as gritty, tough native New Yorkers. Advertisement Also central to his candidacy, and the coalitional politics of the modern left: rabid antisemites. And so Jew-hating conspiracy-theorist Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) has joined Zohran's fundraising efforts. Tlaib is an unabashed supporter of Hamas' attempted Oct. 7 genocide, and an Alex-Jones level fringe thinker around the tragic rocket attack on a Gaza hospital by Palestinian terrorists who were trying to kill Jews and missed. We're sure she'll play great in the Big Apple, the city with the largest Jewish population outside Israel. Advertisement Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib is helping Mamdani fundraise. Photo byWhat next: A Louis Farrakhan-led phone bank and David Duke TikTok ads? In all seriousness, Mamdani represents the narrow views and narrower interests of our leftist elites — and he does so while smarming about how much he loves the little guy. His mayoralty would be even worse than Bill de Blasio's, which is saying something. Advertisement New Yorkers are tired of insanity on crime, immigration and the domestic terrorism Mamdani wants to give a free pass to. And a parade of affluent, powerful carpetbaggers like Emhoff and Tlaib won't convince them otherwise.
