US election 2024: Kamala Harris receives $100M surge in donations following Biden's exit

• Following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has received over $100 million
• The $81 million raised within a day is the highest online donation surge for Democrats since 2020
• High-profile donors and grassroots contributors, including the Win With Black Women group, have resumed or increased their support for Harris

Washington, D.C., United States—Since President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race on Sunday, over $100 million (£77 million) has been contributed to Vice-President Kamala Harris’s campaign.

The campaign experienced a record-breaking 24-hour fundraising period, raising $81 million.

Kamala Harris gets massive donations after exit of Joe Biden Photo credit: @nullachtkoeln
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More than 888,000 individuals donated up to $200 each, BBC News reported.

Donors who had previously reduced their contributions due to concerns about Biden’s age have indicated they will return their support to the party.

$81 million raised within 24hrs

According to the New York Times, the $81 million raised online in the 24 hours following Biden’s departure from the race represents the most significant surge in donations to Democrats since 2020.

This surpasses the $73.5 million raised by ActBlue after the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

The influx of new funds marks a notable shift for the Democratic Party, which had seen a decline in support from major donors following Biden’s underwhelming performance in the June presidential debate against Donald Trump.

Additionally, grassroots contributions from smaller donors had also decreased, as reported by Biden campaign insiders.

High-profile donors and grassroots support resurge

After Biden’s withdrawal and endorsement of Ms. Harris, donations surged rapidly.

The group Win With Black Women raised over $1.5 million in three hours through a Zoom call with 44,000 participants.

Political fundraiser Joe Cotchett noted that donors are eager to contribute, with Gideon Stein and other high-profile donors resuming their support after concerns about Biden’s electability.

Donald Trump injured in assassination attempt

In a related development, Legit.ng reported that the former United States President, Donald Trump, escaped an assassination attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13.

The Republican presidential candidate had just started addressing his supporters when the shots began.

Source: Legit.ng