Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is still actively seeking donations even weeks after losing the election to President-elect Trump. The campaign has been sending out emails urging supporters to contribute to the Harris Fight Fund program to combat Trump's nominations of MAGA loyalists. Despite the election results, where Trump secured 312 electoral votes to Harris’ 226, and the Republican Party retained control of the Senate and House, the Harris campaign continues to solicit donations.
Reports indicate that the campaign raised approximately $1.4 billion during Harris' time as the Democratic nominee but is facing a significant debt of around $20 million. The campaign has faced criticism for its spending, including payments to Oprah Winfrey’s production company, private jets, and donations to organizations like Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network.
While it is not uncommon for political campaigns to end with debts, the repeated fundraising emails post-election have raised concerns among some Democrats about eroding trust. The Harris campaign officials have defended the fundraising efforts, stating that the emails do not request donors to contribute more than they did during the campaign cycle.
Despite the financial challenges, the Harris campaign remains focused on shutting down the campaign effectively while retaining some employees to fulfill its mission. President Trump even weighed in on the situation, suggesting that MAGA supporters should assist the Democrats during this difficult period to promote unity.
As the Harris campaign continues its fundraising efforts and grapples with its financial situation, the post-election dynamics highlight the complexities of campaign finance and the aftermath of a closely contested election.
