In the final weeks before the American presidential elections on November 5, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris is pumping considerably more money into her election campaign than her Republican challenger Donald Trump.
According to financial reports released on Sunday, Harris spent around $270 million (€248.92 million) last month, mainly on television advertising. Trump earned about $78 million during the same period.
Donors were generous to Harris in September
In September, Harris earned $222 million, more than three times Trump’s $63 million. However, the Republican continues to receive significant support from wealthy donors such as Elon Musk, through millions in donations to so-called super PACs. They focused much of their spending on Trump election ads.
Head-to-head racing in swing states
Harris’ campaign started October with $187 million in the bank, while Trump’s campaign had $120 million. Despite this financial advantage, current polls point to a neck-and-neck race, especially in the electorally crucial swing states. However, a larger budget does not guarantee an election victory: in the 2016 presidential election, Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, despite raising less money than the Democrat.
Source: Krone
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