Kamala Harris Raises $55M in Just Two Weekend Events

Kamala Harris' U.S. presidential campaign raised $55 million over the weekend through events in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The fundraisers featured notable appearances and performances. Harris emphasized her economic policies, asserting her status as a capitalist and underdog in the race, while maintaining a slight lead over Donald Trump.

Kamala Harris' U.S. presidential campaign raised an impressive $55 million during two events this weekend, according to a campaign official on Sunday.

The Democratic candidate and U.S. Vice President pulled in $27 million at a fundraising event held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on Saturday. The event saw former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressing the crowd, with a performance by Andra Day, known for her hit song 'Rise Up'.

On Sunday, Harris boosted her campaign coffers by an additional $28 million at an event in downtown Los Angeles, featuring performances by Alanis Morissette and Halle Bailey. Celebrity attendees included Keegan-Michael Key, Sterling K. Brown, Demi Lovato, Jessica Alba, Lily Tomlin, and Stevie Wonder.

(With inputs from agencies.)