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Despite the enormous fundraising advantage, Harris’ campaign faced financial struggles in the aftermath of the election. The extravagant costs of high-profile events like election-eve concerts with A-list performers, including Jon Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga, have left the campaign with major debt. In addition, vendors and campaign staff are now worried they won’t be compensated.
Adding to the financial woes, Harris’ team spent an eye-watering six figures on a set for her appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, which turned out to be a far cry from the viral success of Trump’s own appearance on the “Joe Rogan Experience.”
One notable expense was $1 million given to Oprah Winfrey’s production company, Harpo Productions. Campaign insiders speaking to The Post revealed that the lavish concerts and other media expenditures placed a significant strain on the campaign’s finances.
As Republican strategist Brad Todd aptly put it, “Money can’t buy you love or a good candidate.” His remark highlights the disconnect between Harris’ massive spending and the dismal outcome for her campaign.
Meanwhile, CNN political analyst Harry Enten found himself astonished by Trump’s overwhelming success in 2020, which saw not only his victory but also Republican gains in the Senate, with the party poised to maintain control of the House.
In an appearance on CNN, Enten discussed the breadth of Trump’s victory, noting, “You know, I think the breadth of the improvement that Donald Trump had — Holy Toledo!” Enten pointed to Trump’s performance in 49 states and the District of Columbia, a feat not seen since 1992 when Bill Clinton made similar gains over Michael Dukakis. “The bottom line is, no matter where you look on the map, Kate Bolduan, no matter where you looked, Donald Trump was improving where he did four years ago except for Washington state,” Enten observed.
The analyst went on to emphasize that Trump’s victory marked a historic achievement for Republicans. “It is no wonder that at this particular point, he looks like he’s going to be the first Republican to win the popular vote since George W. Bush back in 2004,” Enten said.
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Trump’s success wasn’t limited to traditional Republican strongholds either. Enten pointed out that Trump gained support among groups typically not seen as part of the Republican base. “Trump scores the best GOP showing among 18- to 29-year-olds in 20 years. You have to go all the way back to 2004,” he remarked. He also noted that Trump’s performance among Black voters was the best since Gerald Ford’s 1976 run, and his numbers with Hispanic voters were the highest in history for a Republican presidential candidate.
The 2020 election, despite Harris’ massive spending and celebrity endorsements, proved to be a clear victory for Trump, and these developments underscore the ongoing strength of his political appeal. As Trump continues to lead the GOP, the Democrats’ financial missteps and political setbacks may serve as a cautionary tale as the country looks toward future elections.
