Al Sharpton Faces Scrutiny Over Undisclosed $500K Donation From Kamala Harris Campaign

MSNBC staff express concerns over ethical implications of donations to Sharpton's nonprofit before a Harris interview.

Federal filings revealed the Kamala Harris presidential campaign donated $500,000 to Al Sharpton's National Action Network nonprofit in September and October 2024.
The donations preceded a friendly interview between Sharpton and Harris on October 20, which aired on MSNBC without disclosure of the financial ties.
MSNBC has stated it was unaware of the donations, sparking internal criticism and raising concerns about journalistic integrity at the network.
Insiders at MSNBC describe the situation as a 'pay-to-play' controversy, with staff questioning how such a large transaction went unnoticed.
Despite the backlash, there is skepticism among MSNBC employees that Sharpton will face significant consequences for the ethical lapse.