The Trump campaign filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday, arguing that Harris was ‘seeking to perpetrate a $95million heist of Joe Biden’s leftover campaign cash’. Donald Trump is pictured at his campaign rally on July 20, 2024 in Michigan
The Trump campaign has accused Vice President Kamala Harris of violating campaign finance laws by attempting a “brazen money grab” of the remaining funds from Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. In a complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Tuesday, the Trump campaign argued that Harris is seeking to perpetrate a $95 million heist of Biden’s leftover campaign cash.
The complaint, submitted by Trump campaign general counsel David Warrington, claims Harris is committing the largest campaign finance violation in American history. Warrington urged the FEC not to “sit idly by” while Harris’s campaign allegedly violates campaign laws and the will of the donors.
Harris, 59, assumed control of Biden’s campaign accounts after the 81-year-old president ended his reelection bid on Sunday. Her campaign has dismissed the complaint as “baseless,” suggesting that Republicans are envious of the Democratic Party’s energized base.
Within 24 hours of taking over Biden’s campaign accounts, Harris’s campaign raised $81 million, setting a record for the most money raised by a presidential candidate in a single day. This figure soon surpassed $231 million, with $81 million coming from small-dollar donations and an additional $150 million from large donors.
The Trump campaign’s complaint argues that Harris cannot legally take over funds raised by Biden’s reelection campaign. Harris, who has secured the Democratic nomination with a majority of delegate pledges, is accused of undertaking a “brazen money grab” that would constitute the largest excessive contribution in the history of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
Harris’s campaign spokesperson, Charles Kretchmer Lutvak, dismissed the complaint, stating that Republicans are trying to distract from the Democratic campaign’s efforts to win the election. The FEC has stated they cannot comment on unresolved enforcement matters, while Saurav Ghosh of the Campaign Legal Center noted that Harris’s claim on the money should be secure due to her role as vice presidential candidate.
Harris, now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, held her first campaign event in Wisconsin on Tuesday, where she criticized Trump and emphasized her record as a prosecutor. She contrasted her background with Trump’s, highlighting her efforts against for-profit schools and her prosecution of predators and fraudsters.
In her speech, Harris praised Biden’s legacy, calling it unmatched in modern history and expressing gratitude for his service. Harris’s Milwaukee stop came just hours after she secured enough delegates to win the Democratic nomination.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted after Biden’s withdrawal showed Harris leading Trump by 2 percent in a head-to-head matchup. This follows other polls showing tight margins between the candidates during speculation about Biden’s campaign status.
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