Financial Gap Widens in 2024 Election Campaign

Following a debate performance that many of his supporters found disappointing, former President Donald Trump faces a growing financial gap in campaign donations compared to Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite Trump's historical edge on economic issues, new Census Bureau data shows inflation-adjusted median household income rose in 2023 for the first time since the pandemic, a potential boon for Harris. The debate, held in Philadelphia, highlighted their starkly different economic visions, with Harris focusing on aiding low- and middle-income Americans. Meanwhile, Silicon Valley's support is split, with employees from major tech firms favoring Harris, while prominent tech billionaires like Elon Musk back Trump. Allegations of coordinated efforts by Big Tech to support Harris have surfaced, adding another layer of complexity to the campaign.