Second gentleman Doug Emhoff makes historic visit to Samoa

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff looks to underscore the Biden administration’s commitment to Pacific island nations in a historic visit to Samoa.

July 24, 2023, 1:05 PMSecond gentleman Douglas Emhoff during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group A match between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park on July 20, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.Second gentleman Doug Emhoff became the highest-profile U.S. official to visit Samoa Monday, looking to underscore the Biden administration's commitment to Pacific island nations in an effort to curb China's influence in the region.

Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group A match between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park on July 20, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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