Rahm Emmanuel's missing finger - Straight Dope Message Board
He’s missing one finger on his right hand. I can’t tell if it’s the index or middle finger. Anybody know how he lost it?
boards.straightdope.comDirect answer: I don’t have live access to current news feeds in this moment, but the topic you asked about—Rahm Emanuel’s finger—refers to a long-standing, well-documented incident from his youth in which he lost part of his right middle finger due to a meat-slicer accident, with subsequent infections leading to amputation of the fingertip. Public coverage dates back to reports around 2007–2010 and frequently notes the injury as a teenage accident rather than a recent event. For the very latest developments, I can summarize from reputable outlets if you’d like, or I can help you verify a specific article.
What I can provide now
- Background: Rahm Emanuel reportedly injured and lost part of his right middle finger during a high‑school job at an Arby’s. He has discussed infections and a hospital stay related to that injury, including eventual amputation of the fingertip. This story has appeared in multiple outlets over the years. [Based on archived coverage and profiles].
- Public coverage pattern: Early explanations emphasized a meat-slicer accident and a serious infection; later pieces simply display him with a visibly missing fingertip in photos or videos.
- How to verify the latest: I can search for and summarize the most recent reliable reporting from major outlets (e.g., national newspapers or broadcast outlets) if you’d like, and I can provide direct citations.
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