New disclosures show Harris’s campaign PAID LeBron – and others…

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Kamala Harris Campaign’s High-Profile Spending: A Closer Look More at The Washington Post

The Kamala Harris presidential campaign made headlines with a $50,000 payment to SpringHill Entertainment, a production company owned by NBA star LeBron James, for “campaign event production” on January 28, according to recent campaign disclosures.

While James didn’t appear at any Harris events, he posted a 75-second video on October 31 to his massive social media following—53 million on X and 159 million on Instagram—endorsing Harris and portraying Donald Trump as racist. The ad, titled “Hate Takes US Back,” faced criticism for allegedly using deceptive editing, including pairing Trump’s image with racially charged footage and a white supremacist’s chant.

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This payment is part of a broader pattern of significant spending by the Harris campaign, which burned through over $1.5 billion but resulted in a major Democratic loss in the presidential election. Other notable payments included $165,000 to Beyoncé’s production company for a brief rally appearance, $1 million to Oprah Winfrey’s company for an interview, and nearly $100,000 to Barack and Michelle Obama’s company for event appearances. Rapper Cardi B, who spoke at a Milwaukee rally, received $58,000, despite her claim that she wasn’t paid. The campaign also paid $35,000 to actress Jennifer Garner for event production and travel.

Critics, including Democratic donor John Morgan, have questioned the campaign’s heavy spending on celebrities and consultants, arguing it reflects poor financial management. The campaign also donated over $5 million to liberal activist groups, including $500,000 to a nonprofit linked to MSNBC host Al Sharpton, who interviewed Harris without disclosing the contribution.

While James’s endorsement was praised by some media as a pivotal moment, the details of what his company did for the $50,000 remain unclear, especially since the payment came months after the election. As Harris weighs her next steps—potentially a 2028 presidential run, a bid for California governor, or launching a think tank—her campaign’s spending choices continue to spark debate.