‘I Was Never Paid Anything—Ever’: Oprah Winfrey Denies She Was Paid $1M for Kamala Harris Appearance As Reports Claim Vice President’s Campaign Is $20M In Debt After Spending $1B

Oprah Winfrey is shutting down claims that she was paid $1 million to host a town hall on behalf of Kamala Harris‘ presidential campaign, debunking the reports. While Winfrey refused to comment on the election results, she made it clear that she didn’t accept any money to hit the campaign trail on behalf of the Vice President, despite several claims. “Not true. I was never paid anything—ever,” Winfrey told a reporter who questioned her outside a home. LEFT: Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Little Chute High School on November 1, 2024, in Little Chute, Wisconsin. RIGHT: Former U.S. President and current Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks about the economy, inflation, and manufacturing during a campaign event at Alro Steel on August 29, 2024, in Potterville, Michigan. (Photos: Getty Images) Harris spent lavishly on seemingly non-essential elements of her presidential campaign, plucking down six figures to build a set for a seven-minute podcast interview and $1 million to Winfrey for producing the star-studded fundraiser, according to reports. Altogether, Harris reportedly spent roughly $1.2 billion on her truncated bid for the Oval Office, raising an unprecedented sum in just three months. Just how she...