Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff are making significant transitions post-inauguration, with plans to return to California. Sources have revealed that Harris intends to take some time to contemplate her next steps. Among the potential plans discussed by her allies is a prospective run for California's gubernatorial seat in 2026, although Harris has not confirmed this yet. Additionally, sources suggest that Harris is considering writing books centered on her political journey and her passion for food and cooking.
Doug Emhoff, the first-ever second gentleman, is anticipated to resume his legal career after departing Washington. Having been an attorney specializing in litigation and entertainment at DLA Piper's Los Angeles office before relinquishing that role when Harris took office, Emhoff is poised to reenter the legal field, albeit reportedly with a different firm. Although the precise firm remains undisclosed, sources mention that Emhoff is likely to split his time between its New York and Los Angeles offices.
Reports indicate that Harris and Emhoff have been scouting apartments in Manhattan, while maintaining their primary residence in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Notably, the Brentwood residence was recently at risk due to wildfires in the surrounding area. Emhoff had maintained a relatively low profile following Harris's unsuccessful presidential bid, but he marked his appreciation for his time as the nation's first Second Gentleman through a social media post expressing gratitude.
During his tenure in Washington, Emhoff remained connected to his legal expertise by serving as a "Distinguished Visitor from Practice" at Georgetown Law School, leveraging his substantial knowledge in media and entertainment matters to instruct related coursework. This included offering insights into "Entertainment Law Disputes" and contributing to an entertainment and media law initiative.
As Harris and Emhoff navigate this new phase in their lives, rumors are circulating about their potential relocation to the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Speculation suggests that the couple might be eyeing a residence in a luxury building equipped with top-notch amenities and remarkable views.
In a separate update, actor Mark Ruffalo's involvement in advocating for the preservation of the West-Park Presbyterian Church on the Upper West Side has become a focal point of community discussions. The ongoing dispute between preservationists and a developer regarding the fate of the church has attracted attention, with diverging opinions on its condition and the need for preservation.
With both Harris and Emhoff contemplating their future endeavors and potential relocations, their post-inauguration moves continue to draw interest and speculation. While Harris mulls over her political future and literary pursuits, and Emhoff readies himself to re-engage with legal work, their decisions are being closely monitored by the public and media alike.
