Kamala Harris Leverages Tech Donors, Raises $59M for Presidential Campaign

Kamala Harris' presidential bid is buoyed by former major tech donors, raising nearly $59 million post-Biden's exit. With significant contributions from tech giants like Google, Apple, and Meta, Harris is poised to garner more support from the tech sector. She urges Democrats to support her in the November run-off.

Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is leveraging a network of former major donors, particularly from the tech industry, who were previously inactive during President Joe Biden's campaign. According to Politico, Harris has amassed nearly $59 million since Biden recused himself from the race, with $12.5 million coming from California donors. Notably, tech giants like Google, Apple, and Meta have significantly contributed, with Google and its parent company Alphabet donating $262,000, Apple $170,000, and Meta $81,000.

Politico's analysis indicates that Harris is likely to attract even more donors from the tech industry, building on the 10,000 Californians, including about 460 tech employees, who contributed to her 2019 campaign. The tech sector, which previously leaned toward Republican nominee Donald Trump, is now showing substantial support for Harris. This shift includes many former supporters from her 2020 presidential run who had not contributed during her tenure as Biden's vice president.

Meanwhile, Kamala Harris continues to rally Democrats to back her in the November run-off. 'It is our turn to do what generations before us have done—to fight for this country we love, and the ideals we cherish. So, let's get out there and fight for it. And, together, let us write the next great chapter in the most extraordinary story ever told,' Harris posted on her X timeline on Sunday.

'As President, I will never waver in defense of America's security and ideals, because in the enduring struggle between democracy and tyranny, I know where I stand—and I know where the United States belongs,' she added. The campaign intensifies as Donald Trump is set to address the National Guard Association of the United States in Detroit on Monday. On the Democratic side, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will embark on a bus tour in Georgia later this week.

The New York Times reported that Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, is scheduled to speak at two Harris-Walz campaign fundraisers Monday on the East End of Long Island. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)