Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris received a lavish gift from pop star Beyoncé, according to recently disclosed financial records. The records, which are required by law for the president and vice president to make public, reveal that Beyoncé gave Harris concert tickets worth almost $1,700. Additionally, ESPN gifted her with tickets to a 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl game in Atlanta, valued at $1,890. Harris shared her enjoyment of the Beyoncé concert on social media, expressing her gratitude for a “fun date night” with her husband.
These disclosures also shed light on the income Harris earned from her published works. Her children’s book, “Superheroes Are Everywhere,” brought in $8,254 in royalties, whereas her memoir, “The Truths We Hold,” earned only $234.13. In contrast, President Joe Biden did not report any gifts and showed no significant changes in his income sources.
.@VP Harris was gifted tickets to Beyoncé's show by the artist herself.
— best of kamala harris (@archivekamala) May 16, 2024
Notably, Beyoncé has been an outspoken supporter of Biden and Harris. In the run-up to the 2020 election, the pop star endorsed the Democratic duo on Instagram. This generous gift from Beyoncé to Harris raises questions about the appropriateness of such lavish presents between public figures and their celebrity supporters. It also highlights the close relationship between the entertainment industry and Democratic politicians.
