The Harris campaign continues sending fundraising emails weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris lost to President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. The emails urge supporters to contribute to the “Harris Fight Fund,” citing the need to “fight back and hold [Trump] accountable.” The emails come amidst the surmounting debt the campaign accrued totaling a whopping $20 million.
Harris was defeated last month, securing 226 electoral votes to Trump’s 312, with Trump also winning the popular vote. The Republican Party reclaimed control of the Senate while maintaining its hold on the House. Despite the results, fundraising requests persist, with some emails asking for “quick donations of $50” to help meet goals.
The emails went on to include, “With Trump nominating MAGA loyalists left and right, there is nothing more important than making sure we can fight back and hold him accountable. That’s why we need you to step up today. Yes, today.
“Our records show that you haven’t pitched in to support our Harris Fight Fund program yet. We know the election didn’t turn out as we’d hoped, but we’re not backing down.”
Harris’ campaign raised approximately $1.4 billion since its launch in August after President Biden exited the race. However, reports indicate a campaign debt of $20 million, though officials denied outstanding obligations as of Election Day. The campaign has faced criticism for expenditures such as $1 million paid to Oprah Winfrey’s production company, private jet travel, and a $500,000 payment to Rev. Al Sharpton’s nonprofit organization.
Democratic strategists have expressed frustration with the fundraising tactics. Mike Nellis, founder of the Democratic digital firm Authentic, acknowledged the difficult financial position but warned that such actions “erode trust.”
A Harris official defended the emails, stating they were necessary to cover shutdown costs and retain employees. Trump weighed in on social media, sarcastically offering unity and financial advice, touting his campaign’s “earned media” as a cost-saving advantage.
