Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter Ella Emhoff denies rumors of mental breakdown and hospitalization after election loss

Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, has publicly responded to rumors suggesting she suffered a nervous breakdown and was hospitalized after the election defeat.

The model and fashion designer responded on social media, setting the record straight and calling out those spreading false claims. Ella, the daughter of Doug Emhoff and stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, was seen visibly emotional during Harris’ concession speech, which sparked the speculation.

Ella Emhoff took to her Instagram Stories on Saturday to respond directly to the rumors circulating about her mental health. “There is a rumor that I am having a nervous breakdown and need to be hospitalized. Not true,” she wrote, refuting the claims.

Her response was blunt and unapologetic, and she also added, “Even if you spread that.” She then shared a selfie in front of a mirror, giving a candid response to the online speculation.

Emhoff was photographed crying during Harris’ concession speech, sparking rumors about her well-being. The photos, which also showed her father Doug and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz holding back tears, sparked conversations about her emotional state. However, Ella made it clear that crying and showing emotions should not be seen as a sign of weakness.

In her social media post, Ella spoke about expressing emotions openly. “There is nothing wrong with showing emotions and crying,” she wrote. “Anyone who says it is probably needs a good cry.”

Ella hasn’t shied away from acknowledging her own struggles with mental health. “I’ve struggled with my mental health my whole life,” she said. However, she made it clear that she is not ashamed of this and is still processing her emotions after the elections.

Despite the rumors, Ella appears to be taking steps to deal with the aftermath of the election defeat in a healthy way. In her Instagram post, she joked about spending time with her dog, Jerry, as part of her self-care routine. “I’ve literally been out here playing fetch with Jerry,” she joked.

The post, in which Ella wore a casual outfit of baggy jeans and a white cropped T-shirt, also included a photo of her dog, looking up at a blue dog toy in her hand.

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