Harris Criticized for Donations to Sharpton Group

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign has faced criticism for donating $500,000 to Al Sharpton's National Action Network shortly before a favorable interview he conducted with her on MSNBC. The donations, made in two $250,000 installments, are part of a broader $5.4 million campaign effort to gain support from Black and Latino advocacy groups, yet Harris struggled to maintain voter support in these demographics. Critics argue that the donations resulted in biased coverage, as Sharpton praised Harris's campaign and criticized Donald Trump without disclosing the payments. The controversy has sparked accusations of favoritism and questions about the Harris campaign's spending strategies, particularly given her election loss. Neither Sharpton's organization nor MSNBC disclosed the donation during the interview, and both have declined to comment on the matter.