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Kamala Harris continues to engage in fundraising activities despite the conclusion of the 2024 election, which has raised concerns among some members of her party. Harris's campaign concluded with over $20 million in debt, despite raising and spending more than a billion dollars during the election cycle. The Democratic National Committee also laid off numerous staffers and did not compensate senior campaign workers at the end.

According to Politico, some Democrats are worried that Harris's ongoing fundraising efforts might "erode trust" among voters. The emails sent out by her campaign do not mention the debt but instead focus on supporting recount efforts and legal challenges in close races. The Harris campaign has denied having outstanding debts on Election Day and stated that they will not report any debts owed in future Federal Election Commission reports due in December.

Harris's continued fundraising appeals have led to concerns within the party about damaging relationships with online donors who have been crucial to their success. During her candidacy, she established a record-breaking fundraising operation, attracting millions of online donors within the first week and continuing events into the fall. These same donors are now being asked for additional contributions through emails sent multiple times a day.

The situation has sparked reactions on social media platforms like Twitter/X, where users expressed their disbelief and criticism regarding Harris's financial management and continued fundraising efforts.

The issue poses potential challenges for Democrats as they navigate donor trust moving forward.