Harris was elected as California's attorney general in 2011 and re-elected in 2014, serving until 2017 when she joined the U.S. Senate. However, Harris did not retain the $6,000 from Trump. A spokesperson confirmed to the Sacramento Bee in 2020 that she donated the money to a nonprofit supporting civil and human rights for Central Americans in 2015. This donation occurred after she had been re-elected and was beginning her Senate campaign.
The information about Trump's contributions resurfaced after Joe Biden chose Harris as his vice-presidential running mate in 2020 and again when Trump recently endorsed her for president. On Sunday, Representative Jared Moskowitz of Florida shared an image of Trump’s 2011 check to Harris’ campaign, calling it “a wise investment.”
Trump has a history of donating to Democratic candidates, with most of his political contributions going to Democrats until around 2010, as reported by NPR. He acknowledged this during his 2016 campaign, saying he donated to various politicians, including his rivals, as a way of gaining influence. He stated, "I've got to give to them because when I want something, I get it. When I call, they kiss my a–."
Reflecting on his past donations, Trump noted, “I’ve contributed to most of them — can you believe it?” He added, “I contribute to everybody. I’ve given to Democrats. I’ve given to Hillary. I’ve given to everybody because that was my job.”
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