President-elect Donald Trump humorously offered to address the Harris-Walz Campaign’s $20 million debt in a recent post online. Trump wrote, “I am very surprised that the Democrats, who fought a hard and valiant fight in the 2020 Presidential Election, raising a record amount of money, didn’t have lots of $’s left over.” The campaign, despite raising over a billion dollars from corporations, financial firms, and celebrity donors, ended its cycle in significant debt.
The financial strain was largely attributed to hiring high-profile music artists for pre-rally concerts, leaving vendors and staff concerned about payment.
Trump, surprised by the Democrats’ financial shortfall despite their record fundraising, suggested that he and his party might assist in fostering unity. He stressed the importance of “Earned Media” as a cost-effective campaign asset.
“Now they are being squeezed by vendors and others. Whatever we can do to help them during this difficult period, I would strongly recommend we, as a Party and for the sake of desperately needed UNITY, do,” Trump wrote.
We have a lot of money left over in that our biggest asset in the campaign was ‘Earned Media,’ and that doesn’t cost very much. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump added.
The Harris-Walz Campaign faced internal blame, particularly for the costly concerts held in swing states on election eve. Notable artists like Jon Bon Jovi and Lady Gaga performed, yet Trump won all battlegrounds and the popular vote.
Sources indicated that Obama Campaign veterans Stephanie Cutter and David Plouffe advocated for the concert strategy to engage low-propensity voters.
Their involvement reportedly caused tensions within the campaign after Kamala Harris replaced President Biden on the ticket.
Artists donated their time, but the expense of elaborate set constructions drained resources. This reportedly led to the cancellation of some planned performances, such as one by Alanis Morissette, to save money.
