Vice President Kamala Harris presidential campaign, despite accruing $20 million in debt, spent a substantial $2.6 million on private flights in the final weeks before the November 5th election, which she lost to President-elect Trump. This revelation comes from a recent Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing and raises concerns about the financial prudence of her campaign.
- Significant Expenditure on Private Flights: In October alone, the Harris campaign disbursed $2.6 million on private aviation, contributing to a total of over $10 million spent on private flights since July.
- Major Beneficiaries: The primary recipients of these funds were Private Jet Services Group, which received $2.2 million, and Advanced Aviation Team, receiving $430,000.
- Other Notable Expenses: The campaign also made significant payments to other parties, including $1 million to Oprah Winfrey’s production company for a rally appearance and $4 million to Village Marketing Agency for social media influencer engagements. Furthermore, at least $15 million was directed towards event production.
- Environmental and Financial Criticism: The use of private jets has drawn criticism not only for its financial impact but also for environmental reasons. Harris has previously identified climate change as an “existential threat,” making these expenditures particularly controversial given the high carbon footprint of private aviation.
This financial behavior, especially in light of the campaign’s substantial debt, is now under scrutiny as stakeholders and observers question the decisions that led to such high spending.
