Kamala Harris’s Campaign Spending Sparks Controversy | Nov. 27 - Hour 1

Casey Hendrickson

Hour 1: Kamala Harris Campaign Spending Sparks ControversyFEC Records Reveal $12 Million Spent on Private Jets

Newly uncovered filings from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) reveal that Kamala Harris’s campaign spent a jaw-dropping $12 million on private jet travel. Critics have labeled this spending as fiscal irresponsibility, especially given her campaign’s struggle to gain voter traction.

Oprah Winfrey’s $2.5 Million Town Hall Event Payment

A closer examination of campaign finances shows Oprah Winfrey’s company received $2.5 million for organizing a town hall event. While Winfrey defended the payment as necessary for high production standards, critics argue the campaign’s extravagant spending failed to yield results. Harris faced a decisive loss to Donald Trump despite such high-profile efforts.

$900,000 for Las Vegas Sphere Ads Raises Questions

The campaign’s decision to spend $900,000 on ads displayed on the Las Vegas Sphere in its final week sparked criticism. This costly last-minute push appeared disconnected from voter engagement, leaving many questioning the campaign’s priorities.

Contributions to Al Sharpton’s Nonprofit Uncovered

Adding to the controversy, Harris’s campaign reportedly made contributions to Al Sharpton’s nonprofit. MSNBC, accused of downplaying the financial ties, has faced backlash for its lack of transparency on the issue.

Performative Spending or Strategic Misstep?

Further FEC filings unveiled questionable payments to Democratic ad firms totaling $600 million. Critics have pointed to this as evidence of a campaign that prioritized optics over substance.

TikTok Team Targeting Gen Z Falls Flat

In a bid to appeal to younger voters, Harris’s campaign leaned heavily on TikTok. However, her team of inexperienced Gen Z staffers failed to deliver, underscoring yet another questionable strategy in her campaign.

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