In a staggering financial feat, Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, despite amassing and spending over $1.2 billion, did not succeed in winning the election.

According to Daily Mail, the campaign's prominent spending on celebrity endorsements and lavish event productions could not secure a victory.

The campaign's financial journey began with significant investments in media and public engagements. Notably, Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions received $1 million on October 15, after Winfrey hosted a town hall event in September supporting Harris.

Winfrey's involvement peaked when she appeared at Harris's final rally in Philadelphia, a star-studded event also featuring Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, and Katy Perry. This was one of many high-cost events that punctuated Harris's campaign trail.

Expensive Set Builds Highlight Campaign Spending

Harris's appearance on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast in October was another example of extravagant spending. The campaign shelled out a six-figure sum to construct a set within a Washington DC hotel room that replicated the podcast's Los Angeles set.

This episode did not follow the podcast's usual provocative content. Instead, Harris focused on discussing abortion rights and student debt during her brief seven-minute segment, avoiding the show's typical sexual themes.

The overall spending of Harris's campaign, combined with the Democratic National Committee and affiliated PACs, reached an unprecedented $1.2 billion, with the entire political contributions from various sources topping $2.3 billion.

Historic Campaign Expenditures in Presidential Race

Donald Trump's campaign painted a different financial picture. Together with the Republican National Committee and affiliated PACs, they raised $1.8 billion but spent significantly less, totaling $750 million. This frugality paid off as Trump clinched both the electoral and popular votes, marking a rare GOP win in both arenas in recent decades.

The 2024 presidential race, involving both major parties, became the costliest in history, with a total of nearly $4.2 billion raised and $3.5 billion spent by all campaigns.

One of Harris's significant campaign expenses was paying over $3.9 million to Village Marketing Agency. This firm's task was to recruit social media influencers who could bolster Harris's online presence and engagement.

Post-Election Tensions and Financial Struggles Emerge

Additionally, event production costs exceeded $15 million, including the elaborate set-up for the podcast appearance. The expenditures underline the campaign's strategy of leveraging high-impact visuals and celebrity influence to attract voters.

Despite these efforts, Politico reports that the Harris campaign is now grappling with a $20 million debt. This financial shortfall has sparked internal strife within the Democratic Party, with members from both Biden and Harris's camps pointing fingers over the perceived financial mismanagement.

A poignant quote from a former Biden staffer encapsulates the mood within the party: "How did you spend $1 billion and not win? What the f***?" This sentiment reflects the frustration over the campaign's expenditure relative to its outcome.

Detailed Financial Disclosure Awaited

The Federal Election Commission requires candidates to submit full financial disclosure within 30 days after the election. The public eagerly awaits this report, which will detail all campaign expenditures.

As the Democratic Party faces the election's aftermath, it now focuses on analyzing how the historic campaign funds were allocated and what lessons can guide future political campaigns.

In summary, Harris's 2024 presidential bid will be remembered both for its unprecedented financial scale and for the intricate investments that ultimately did not secure electoral victory.