Public political donation records show that Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump previously donated to Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party nominee, when she was California Attorney General. The records indicate Trump donated a total of $6,000 to Harris in 2011 and 2013. Interestingly, Trump has also contributed to other Democrats over the years, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, according to a USA Today report.
Florida Democratic Party leader Jared Moskowitz highlighted this past financial connection on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), calling Trump's donation a "wise investment."
Social Media Buzz Around Trump's Donations The connection between Trump and Harris has resurfaced in social media discussions, especially notable during Trump's 2016 campaign against Hillary Clinton and again in 2020 when Harris was Biden's running mate. Additionally, the USA Today report noted that Ivanka Trump donated $2,000 to Harris in 2014.
Despite Trump's often critical remarks about Harris, public donation data reviewed by USA TODAY from the California Secretary of State's website confirms his contributions of $5,000 in 2011 and $1,000 in 2013 during Harris' re-election campaigns, with Ivanka Trump's $2,000 donation in 2014.
During his 2016 campaign, Trump defended his donations, stating, “It’s interesting: I was looking at the ones I’m running against. I’ve contributed to most of them. Can you believe it? I’ve given to Democrats. I’ve given to Hillary. I’ve given to everybody! Because that was my job. I gotta give to them. Because when I want something, I get it. When I call, they kiss my (expletive).”
Harris vs Trump: A November Showdown Biden's decision not to run has stirred the Democratic Party ahead of the November 5 election but could also reinvigorate the party, with Harris aiming to become America’s first woman president and defeat Trump. This unexpected change may disrupt the Republican campaign, which had been focused solely on Biden. Trump, now the oldest presidential nominee at 78, will face a significantly younger opponent in Harris.
In response to the news, Trump campaign senior adviser Chris LaCivita criticized Harris, asserting she “will be even WORSE for the people of our Nation than Joe Biden. They own each other’s records, and there is no distance between the two.”
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