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GOP Expected to Challenge Harris' Access to Biden Campaign Funds

GOP Expected to Challenge Harris' Access to Biden Campaign Funds

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The Facts

  • Following Pres. Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and his endorsement of Vice Pres. Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination, the Biden campaign is looking to transfer $95M of funds to the new “Harris for President” campaign.Lawyers for the Trump campaign filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) Tuesday claiming that campaign finance laws prohibit Vice Pres. Kamala Harris from taking control of funds raised by Pres. Joe Biden's official "Biden for President" campaign.

  • However, Republican-affiliated lawyers and operatives are expected to challenge such a transfer in court or before the Federal Election Commission (FEC), arguing that it’s illegal to transfer money raised under the Biden name to Harris.Following Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and his endorsement of VP Harris for the Democratic nomination, the Biden campaign is looking to transfer $95M of funds to the renamed “Harris for President” campaign.


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