Former Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff have drawn sharp criticism after reportedly arriving at Manhattan’s exclusive Polo Bar accompanied by a security entourage of 25 Secret Service agents. The couple dined at the upscale Midtown restaurant, a known celebrity and political hotspot, while agents formed a protective perimeter, blocking both pedestrians and press from getting close.
Witnesses said the display caused significant disruption outside the venue, with black SUVs double-parked and agents securing a wide radius around the premises. Harris and Emhoff were seen entering and exiting the restaurant without addressing the gathered crowd or media.
The security-heavy outing raised eyebrows given Harris’s current status as a former official. The incident has fueled public debate over the use of government resources for personal leisure, especially during a period of heightened concerns over federal spending and security prioritization.
Neither Harris nor Emhoff has responded to public backlash following the outing.