Affairs and politics seem to go hand in hand.
Moreover,JFK had a long list of alleged mistresses, too.
For some, affairs and rumors have all but ended their careers.
For others, the stories have been repeated pieces of evidence as to why they can’t be trusted.
For each of these political figures, their affairs and rumors will always haunt them.
Daniels noted that Donald suggested she become a contestant on “The Apprentice.”
The former president has denied the affair.
Doug was married to Kerstin Emhoff and they had two children together, Cole Emhoff and Ella Emhoff.
Upon the reports, Doug admitted to the extramarital affair.
“During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions.
“I love our blended family and am grateful to have [Kamala] in it.”
Weiner first claimed to have been hacked, but he soon admitted to his wrongdoing.
Subsequently, Weiner checked into a treatment facility, and he ultimately resigned from Congress over the scandal.
In 2024, news of Abedin’s engagement to George Soros' son Alex Soros was announced.
By 1997, the affair had ended, but the scandal was hardly over.
Things were messy for Clinton, too.
While Ginther was left in the dark, Washington politicians reportedly knew about Gingrich’s affair.
He also explained why he pursued impeachment of Clinton while guilty of his own sins.
For years afterward, Gingrich’s opponents would remind the public of his past errors.
For the Democratic party, one option was John Edwards, a senator from North Carolina.
To make matters more dramatic, Hunter learned that she was pregnant with Edwards' child.
Initially, Edwards denied paternity publicly, pinning it on Andrew Young, a member of his campaign staff.
“I am Quinn’s father.
“This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us.
After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, we came to this decision together.
“I won’t be rehashing that story here.
I’ve told it before in other places, and other places have told it multiple times.
All of you know the story.
Spitzer immediately held a press conference to address the reports.
“I have disappointed and failed to live up to the standard I expected of myself.
I must now dedicate some time to regain the trust of my family.”
Days later, Spitzer officially resigned from his position as governor.
“I cannot allow my private failings to disrupt the peoples' work.
“I want to explore some other options.
I want to spend a little time with my daughter.
Her purported reason for resignation only further confused Minnesotans.
The truth didn’t stay hidden for too long.
“I think they knew what they were doing going into it.
And so, my truth is that I am a gay American,” as reported by theIndependent.
The New Jersey leader decided that the circumstances were too dangerous for him to remain in office.
In 2009, it was reported that Sanford had gone missing.
“I’ve been unfaithful to my wife.
I’ve let down a lot of people.
That’s the bottom line …
The impeachment never came to fruition, but Sanford was formally censured.
