Harris Campaign Faces Backlash Over $1.5 Billion Spending
Kamala Harris's presidential campaign scrutinized for excessive spending and debt after losing to Donald Trump.
- The Harris campaign's total spending reached $1.5 billion, leaving the campaign $20 million in debt after the election.
- A significant portion of the budget went to high-profile events, including a $2.5 million payment to Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions for a town hall.
- Critics have questioned the campaign's financial decisions, including payments to media personalities and the focus on celebrity endorsements.
- The campaign's spending strategy included $111 million on online ads and $2.6 million on private flights, raising concerns about financial management.
- Despite the financial efforts, Harris lost all seven swing states, prompting calls for a thorough audit of campaign expenditures.