Kamala Harris Slammed for “Bonkers” $25 Livestream Fee in Political Comeback Attempt
In a move that has drawn widespread mockery and criticism, Kamala Harris is making a significant return to the political stage, but it’s her fundraising tactics that are grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons. Harris is set to deliver a major keynote speech, but to watch the event stream online, you’ll have to shell out a whopping $25.
This price point is being called “absolutely bonkers”, costing more than many expensive movie streams. Critics are questioning who would pay this much just to hear Harris speak.
The speech is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 p.m. at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco as part of the Emerge 20th anniversary event. Emerge is a Democratic group focused on recruiting and training women for public office. While the event is a major fundraiser with top sponsor tickets reaching up to $50,000, the decision to charge $25 for a digital stream is what’s sparking outrage.
Many are viewing this as a desperate “get-rich-quick scheme” or even suggesting it looks like “money laundering”. The event is widely seen as a fundraising effort, especially given reports that Harris may still be carrying a significant amount of financial debt from her previous presidential campaign. The question is being raised if this money will go towards paying off that campaign debt.
What can viewers expect for their $25? The speech is anticipated to be a “call to action,” urging activists and future candidates to speak out about Donald Trump’s actions. Sources familiar with the content say she will reflect on the promise of America and issue a call to action against reckless economic policies and escalating crises. However, this is being interpreted by many as simply targeting “Trump deranged liberals” and providing them with a dose of “orange man bad” messaging. Some sources even suggest she might try to incite violence, following a pattern seen by other Democrats.
But the idea that speaking out against Trump is “stunning and brave” is being dismissed, with critics noting that it’s become commonplace and no longer seen as courageous.
Social media reaction has been swift and overwhelmingly negative. Commentators mocked her return, comparing it to a fired head coach speaking out. Others referenced her past campaign messaging as “empty”. The anticipation for the speech is framed more around potential gaffes and “word salad” for comedic material.
Beyond this event, Harris’s political future remains a topic of debate. While some speculate about a run for Governor of California, an election she would likely win easily, it’s argued she views this as a massive step down after serving as Vice President. Instead, the strong belief from our perspective is that she is unequivocally planning to run for President again in 2028. Make no mistake about it.
The entire rollout of her return has been met with negative headlines, proving it’s hard to believe anyone could be this clueless. Despite claims by Emerge President and CEO Ashante Folar that Harris is a champion for the group, the consensus among critics is that Kamala Harris has become a “literal laughingstock”.
The question remains: is this $25 livestream charge just the latest misstep in a series of political misfortunes, or simply a blatant attempt to fundraise and potentially settle old campaign debts? Either way, it’s clear the response has been overwhelmingly negative.
