Harris’ $1M Deal with Oprah Exposed in Campaign Spending Spree
In a stunning revelation of campaign spending, Vice President Kamala Harris’s failed presidential bid included a $1 million payment to Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions.
This shock move highlighted a pattern of massive entertainment industry expenditures that failed to secure her the Democratic nomination, Fox News reported.
The outlet noted that financial records show the Harris campaign transferred the seven-figure sum to Winfrey’s company on October 15, following a September town hall event hosted by the media mogul.
The payment came to light as part of a broader examination of the campaign’s extensive celebrity-focused spending strategy.
“Are politicians just buying endorsements now?” one X user quipped following the news. “All these fake Kamala supporters should be mocked relentlessly.”
Winfrey, who typically maintains political neutrality, made a rare exception by throwing her support behind Harris.
Fox outlined that at the vice president’s final Philadelphia rally, Winfrey declared, “We’re voting for values and integrity. We’re voting for healing over hate.”
The campaign’s entertainment spending extended far beyond the Winfrey partnership, according to a bombshell report by the Washington Examiner.
Sources revealed that Harris’ team invested heavily in an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast with Alex Cooper, spending six figures just to construct a custom set in a Washington, D.C. hotel room for the October interview.
The campaign’s aggressive entertainment strategy culminated in a series of high-profile concerts across crucial swing states, Fox revealed.
On the eve of the election, the campaign orchestrated seven major performances featuring A-list celebrities.
Jon Bon Jovi took the stage in Detroit, while Christina Aguilera performed in Las Vegas.
Pittsburgh welcomed Katy Perry, and Philadelphia hosted Lady Gaga.
In Atlanta, rapper 2 Chainz energized crowds three days before the election.
Fox further noted that reports indicate the campaign allocated up to $20 million for these swing state initiatives.
The entertainment budget might have been even larger if a planned performance by Alanis Morissette hadn’t been canceled.
Republican political strategist Brad Todd criticized the campaign’s approach, stating, “Money can’t buy you love or a good candidate.”
He emphasized that while advertising plays a crucial role in reaching swing voters, it’s not sufficient without the right message and delivery method.
“What her campaign was missing was any effort to break with the unpopular administration she has been a part of,” Todd added, highlighting the limitations of celebrity endorsements in overcoming political challenges.
The Harris campaign did not respond to Fox requests for comment about these expenditures.
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