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Doug Emhoff blows kisses at Kamala Harris during Joe Biden speech, Internet calls him 'America’s best husband'

Emhoff's romantic gestures went viral on Twitter as he was caught on camera enthusiastically supporting his wife as she joined Biden at the podium

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff won hearts of millions on Wednesday, April 28, after he blew kisses and tapped his heart, catching the sight of his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, during President Joe Biden's first address to Congress.

Emhoff's romantic gestures went viral on Twitter as CNN's live telecast caught him enthusiastically supporting his wife as she joined Biden at the podium in the House of Representatives Chamber. He sat in the audience when Biden was pitching his new $1.8 trillion "human infrastructure plan" and lauding the success of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. At the time, the camera panned to Emhoff, where he was he is seen sitting glancing around the room. At one point, he seemed to have suddenly caught Harris' eyes as she entered the arena.

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His eyes, which was the only part of Emhoff's face visible due to the face mask, lit up as he enthusiastically waved at her. He then went on to blow multiple kisses toward her with both hands before tapping his heart. People on social media could not contain their glee as they described what they saw as 'too cute' and branded Emhoff the 'perfect man'.

"DOUG SAYING HI TO KAMALA DURING BEFORE THE #PresidentialAddress STARTS IS THE WHOLE CONTENT I WANT #JointAddress," wrote one of them.

One more commented, "I will accept nothing less than Doug Emhoff level support in all future suitors." Another said, "Doug Emhoff is soooo adorable. Kamala chose well for her life partner." The next quipped, "Doug Emhoff@SecondGentleman is too cute. Love him. #DougEmhoff." A person noted, "Y'all get you a mate that blow you kisses like the 2nd Gentlemen did to his wife Kamala Harris. #PresidentialAddress." 

A commenter tweeted, "I want a man like Doug. So sweet. He’s so proud." One more remarked, "Breaking: Doug wins America’s Best Husband Award." A person reacted with, "So refreshing to see an intelligent, successful man empower his wife to take the stage as Madam Vice President while not being shy about his love for her, more Dougs please, that’s a real man! History made tonight."

How Emhoff made history

Emhoff made history in January when he became the first Second Gentleman in the history of the United States. The term was used to denote the husband of the first female, first Black, and first Asian-American vice president. There has been no looking back for Emhoff since then. As the entertainment lawyer was seen supporting his wife during the 2020 presidential campaign, he was also seen at Harris' side at most times when she attended important public events. The couple has become known for their public displays of affection.

In an interview with CBS in January, Emhoff gushed about his wife as they recounted how they met and fell in love after being set up on a blind date. "And it was just, I mean, the thing about Doug is that he is exactly who he is. He's just fully authentic and clear about the things he cares about. And it's family, it's his work…," said Harris, at which point Emhoff interjected, saying: "You."