MSNBC Faces Scrutiny Over Harris Donations

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign made two significant donations totaling $500,000 to Al Sharpton's National Action Network shortly before his interview with her on MSNBC. The donations, which were $250,000 each on September 5 and October 1, raised questions regarding potential conflicts of interest since the interview aired on October 20, with neither Harris nor Sharpton disclosing the contributions to the audience. MSNBC, known for its liberal bias, expressed surprise upon learning of the donations and stated it was 'unaware' of them prior to the interview. The situation has led to criticism regarding the network’s credibility and the integrity of its journalism, with the Society of Professional Journalists denouncing the entanglements. MSNBC has not indicated whether any action will be taken against Sharpton for this oversight. The controversy comes amid declining ratings for the network, sparking further concerns about its future.