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- Rahm Emanuel reportedly lost part of his right middle finger due to a workplace accident at Arby’s when he was a teenager; he has described a severe infection that led to amputation of the fingertip in his account to journalists years ago. This account has circulated in multiple outlets over the years.[5][7]
- The story has often been discussed in political commentary and in profiles about Emanuel, sometimes framed around how he mentions it in interviews or on air.[9][5]
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1001chicago.comRahm Emanuel Finger: White House Chief Of Staff Tells Katie Couric What Happened (VIDEO)
www.huffpost.com14 people were killed and 52 others were wounded over the weekend in shootings.
abcnews.go.comFind out why voters should scrutinize Rahm Emanuel and demand candidate contracts—discover how you can raise expectations.
www.dailykos.comRahm Emanuel is missing one of his fingers - do you know which one? Find out here, and read the story behind his injury.
noelhenley.comHe’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.comWhat happened to Rahm Emanuel's finger? The former Chicago mayor suffered an accident during his high school years. Read on for the gory details.
www.distractify.comMay 15 2020, Updated 12:14 p.m. ET As an on-air contributor at ABC News, Rahm Emanuel frequently shares his take on the most important issues in politics, including the forthcoming presidential elections or the role local governments play in tackling the coronavirus pandemic.
evans.s3.sbg.io.cloud.ovh.netThe Suddenly Diplomatic Rahm Emanuel - Freakonomics
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