Kamala Harris Campaign Spends $1 Million on Oprah

Kamala Harris' presidential campaign incurred over $1 billion in expenses, including a $1 million payment to Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions for hosting a rally and interview in September. The campaign's expenditures also included six figures for setting up a production for Harris' appearance on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, which has struggled to gain viewership compared to Donald Trump's widely popular podcast appearance. In total, Harris and affiliated committees reportedly spent more than $3.5 billion on the campaign, making it the most expensive in U.S. history, while ultimately losing to Trump. The campaign's lavish spending drew criticism, with some suggesting that money alone cannot secure electoral success without a compelling message. Republican strategist Brad Todd commented that the campaign's efforts lacked a clear break from the administration’s unpopularity. Harris' campaign aimed to leverage high-profile endorsements and events, but the effectiveness of these strategies remains in question.