Vice President Harris’ presidential campaign, which is facing financial challenges, reportedly spent a substantial amount of $2.6 million on private flights for staff members towards the end of the election season. This information was revealed in documents obtained from the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The campaign, which accumulated a debt of approximately $1 billion during the election, has come under scrutiny for its financial decisions leading up to the loss to President-elect Trump on Nov. 5.
The FEC filing disclosed that in October alone, the Harris campaign disbursed $2,626,110 on private flights, with costs ranging from $3,500 to $940,000 per expense. The majority of these funds, around $2.2 million, were paid to a company called Private Jet Services Group, while $430,000 went to Advanced Aviation Team, a charter flight broker. In September, an additional $3.1 million was spent on private flights, bringing the total flight-related expenses to over $10 million since July.
Apart from the substantial spending on private flights, the campaign has faced criticism for other financial decisions as well. For instance, the team paid Oprah Winfrey’s production company $1 million following her appearance at a rally on Oct. 15. Moreover, $4 million was allocated to Village Marketing Agency, a firm that specializes in connecting clients with social media influencers. FEC records also indicate that at least $15 million was spent on “event production.”
The campaign’s use of private jets has drawn attention and criticism, particularly due to environmental concerns. Private jets are known to emit higher levels of greenhouse gases per passenger compared to commercial flights, which is contradictory to Harris’s stance on climate change as an “existential threat.” In a previous statement to CNN in 2019, Harris emphasized the importance of addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Harris campaign for comments on these financial disclosures. As the campaign navigates its debt and financial decisions, the scrutiny surrounding its expenditures continues to raise questions about its priorities and resource allocation strategies.
In conclusion, the financial disclosures regarding the Harris campaign’s substantial spending on private flights shed light on the complexities and challenges faced during the election season. As the campaign addresses its debt and evaluates its financial decisions, the focus remains on transparency, accountability, and alignment with the values and priorities that the campaign represents.
