Harris Campaign Spent $2.5 Million on Winfrey Event

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign significantly overspent on a town hall event hosted by Oprah Winfrey, with reports indicating costs around $2.5 million, much higher than the initial estimate of $1 million. Winfrey and her media company, Harpo Productions, confirmed that although they were paid for production costs, she did not personally receive any payment for her appearance. The event, which occurred in September and featured various celebrities, drew over 1.2 million views quickly. Harris’ campaign, which amassed an overall budget of $1.5 billion in just 15 weeks, faced scrutiny for its extravagant expenditures, including food deliveries and celebrity endorsements. The campaign has left the Democratic Party with a $20 million debt, raising concerns among donors about future fundraising efforts. Winfrey reiterated her lack of personal payment on multiple platforms, emphasizing the necessity to compensate her production team instead.