Former President Trump’s campaign has initiated a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) against President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

The Trump team alleges the transfer of $91 million in campaign funds from Biden to Harris constitutes a severe violation of campaign finance law, and the complaint, if substantiated, would mark the largest campaign finance violation in U.S. history, according to the Trump campaign, as Fox News reports.

The Trump campaign filed the complaint on Tuesday, claiming the transfer of funds to Harris's new campaign breached federal election laws.

The complaint alleges irregularities in the transfer process, which was made following Biden's recent decision to exit the presidential race.

Biden Endorses Harris for Democratic Ticket

President Biden withdrew from the presidential race on Sunday after facing criticism for his performance in the most recent debate. Biden subsequently endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic ticket and directed his campaign’s remaining funds to her campaign.

David Warrington, general counsel for the Trump campaign, expressed concerns over the legality of the fund transfer. Warrington described the move as a potential violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act, highlighting the unprecedented scale of the alleged infraction.

“The transfer is a brazen money grab that would constitute the single largest excessive contribution and biggest violation in the history of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended,” Warrington claimed.

Specific Allegations Listed in the Complaint

The complaint further details the filing irregularities purportedly performed by the Harris campaign. It suggests Harris altered Biden’s Statement of Candidacy and campaign committee designation in the process.

"Kamala Harris is in the process of committing the largest campaign finance violation in American history, and she is using the Commission’s own forms to do it," the filing states. "The Commission must not and cannot sit idly by while one candidate takes nearly one hundred million dollars from the authorized committee of another, in violation of the Act and the will of the donors who gave the money in the first place."

In response, the Harris campaign labeled the accusations as unfounded. A representative for the campaign called the complaint baseless, asserting that they have adhered strictly to all campaign finance regulations.

Harris Campaign Raises $100M Post-Announcement

Remarkably, Harris’s campaign reported raising $100 million within 36 hours of her announcement. The campaign emphasized its extensive network of more than 250 coordinated offices and a substantial volunteer base, ensuring robust nationwide outreach.

"Team Harris will continue to build on our coordinated efforts across battleground states – just like we built on the $240 million cash on hand that we had at launch this week," the Harris campaign said in a statement.

Decline in Biden Fundraising

The transfer of funds followed a significant decline in Biden's campaign contributions after his debate performance on June 27. Harris reassured Biden's campaign staff about their roles in her campaign, particularly with the election imminent and less than 100 days away.

The Trump campaign, however, remains resolute in pushing for an investigation into what they perceive as the largest campaign finance violation in U.S. history. The formal complaint notes the urgency and significance of addressing this issue promptly.

Conclusion

The complaint by Trump’s campaign, detailed and delivered to the FEC, has set the stage for a potentially intense legal and political battle.

The situation continues to evolve, with Harris’s campaign dismissing the claims while preparing for the forthcoming election. Both sides remain steadfast in their stances, underscoring the high-stakes nature of the allegations and the broader electoral implications.

In summary, the Trump campaign has filed a formal complaint with the FEC, accusing Biden and Harris of violating campaign finance laws through a $91 million fund transfer.

Harris's campaign has responded by dismissing the claims as baseless while continuing to strengthen their campaign infrastructure and volunteer network ahead of the election. The outcome of this complaint could have significant repercussions for both campaigns and the upcoming election.