Harris's $1B Campaign Spends $1M on Oprah, $100K on Podcast Set, Ends with $20M Debt After Loss

Nov 9, 2024, 02:57 AM

Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign reportedly spent over $1 billion yet failed to secure victory against Donald Trump, losing all seven swing states. The campaign's expenditures included $3.9 million paid to an influencer recruitment agency and significant payments to private jet company Advanced Aviation. Notably, the campaign spent over $100,000 to build a set for Harris's appearance on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, intending to avoid her having to travel to Los Angeles; the episode garnered fewer than 1 million views on YouTube. In contrast, Trump's appearance on 'The Joe Rogan Experience,' for which he paid nothing, received over 47 million views. Additionally, the Harris campaign paid Oprah Winfrey $1 million for an interview and endorsement. Reports indicate that Democrats spent $9 more per vote than Republicans. Despite the substantial spending, the campaign concluded with at least $20 million in debt. Critics have pointed to lavish expenses and questioned the effectiveness of the campaign's spending strategies, noting that consultants reaped significant earnings despite the loss.