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Kamala Harris's $1 Billion Campaign Ends $20 Million in Debt; DNC Official Calls It a 'Disaster'

Nov 9, 2024, 12:06 PM

Kamala Harris's presidential campaign is facing criticism after reports revealed it ended with over $20 million in debt, despite raising more than $1 billion—nearly three times as much as Donald Trump's campaign. The campaign's spending practices have been labeled extravagant and mismanaged. Significant expenditures include over $100,000 to build a set for Harris's appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, which garnered fewer than 1 million views on YouTube. The campaign spent $3.9 million on an influencer recruitment agency and made payments to private jet company Advanced Aviation. Additionally, Harris's campaign reportedly paid Oprah Winfrey $1 million for an endorsement interview. Democratic National Committee finance member Lindy Li described the campaign as a "$1 billion disaster," highlighting concerns over financial mismanagement. Staffers have expressed fears that they won't get paid, and the campaign is reportedly still soliciting donations to address its remaining debt.