Kamala Harris Blew $20 Million on Election-Eve Concerts with Lady Gaga, Katy Perry in Swing States Where Trump Beat Her
SUMMARY
A report reveals that Kamala Harris' presidential campaign spent up to $20 million on election-eve concerts featuring Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and other celebrities, aiming to motivate low-propensity voters in key swing states. Despite raising over $1 billion, the campaign ended up $20 million in debt. The concerts, held in Detroit, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia, were meant to boost turnout in states that Trump eventually won. Although the stars waived their performance fees, the campaign still faced significant costs for staging, security, and logistics. Internal campaign sources have criticized the event's planning, with some blaming campaign chairwoman Jen O'Malley Dillon for indecision that increased costs. The concerts, along with other celebrity events, were seen as part of a broader strategy pushed by Obama campaign veterans Stephanie Cutter and David Plouffe.
