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Dozens More Billionaires Supported Harris’ Trump Campaign
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Dozens More Billionaires Supported Harris’ Trump Campaign

DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Billionaires were preferred Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday in the election for President-elect Donald Trump, according to a Forbes analysis of campaign finance disclosures.

Eighty-three billionaires gave verbal or financial support to Harris, while 53 supported Trump. based on To Forbes. Trump’s election night victory came despite all the negativities major financial disadvantageHer campaign had raised $388 million as of Oct. 16, compared to nearly $1 billion raised by the Harris campaign.

A coalition of Harris’ wealthy supporters wrote a letter expressing their support for her in September.

“With Kamala Harris white house“The business community can be confident that they will have a president who wants American industries to thrive.” achieved Read by CBS News.

“As partners President (Joe) BidenVice President Harris has a strong record of taking forward steps to encourage business investment in the United States and ensure American businesses can compete and win in the global marketplace. “He will continue to advance fair and predictable policies that promote the rule of law, stability and a sound business environment, and strive to give every American the opportunity to pursue the American dream.”

Those who signed the letter included former Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes, former American Airlines Chairman Robert Crandall, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and “Shark Tank” star Mark Cuban. Other billionaires who supported Harris included Mike Bloomberg, Steven Spielberg, Sequoia Capital’s Michael Moritz, Google’s Eric Schmidt and Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg, according to Forbes.

Elon Musk He was among the most prominent billionaires to support Trump and backed him shortly after his assassination attempt in July. based on to Reuters.

“The last time America had a candidate this formidable was Theodore Roosevelt,” Musk said after his confirmation.

Other billionaires who supported Trump included Linda McMahon of WWE fame, the Winklevoss twins, Miriam Adelson (Sheldon Adelson’s widow), and Sequoia Capital’s Douglas Leone, according to Forbes.

The propensity of the wealthy to support Harris also remained at lower wealth levels; A September survey of investors with assets over $1 million found 57% plan to vote for Harris, CNBC News reported.

Despite the large cash flow to Harris Presidential election effortThe campaign resulted in at least $20 million in debt, said two sources with knowledge of his finances. based on To a Politico reporter.

The Harris campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.

Originally published by Daily Caller News Foundation