When a senior advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris deletes their social media account amidst a $20 million campaign debt scandal, eyebrows are raised and questions inevitably follow. Where did the money go? Donors are getting angry. Advisor Goes Dark in Scandal In a move that has captured national attention, David Plouffe, a senior advisor to Kamala Harris, deleted his X account as controversy over a $20 million campaign debt comes to light. Despite raising over $1 billion, the Harris campaign appears financially mismanaged, triggering public scrutiny. The deletion of social media accounts by a senior advisor under such circumstances is seen by many as damage control amidst the chaos. The debt revelation follows reports of financial missteps, including large sums spent on advertising and lavish events reportedly prioritized by Jen O’Malley Dillon. A volatile mixture of poor messaging on economic issues and ineffective celebrity endorsements have further questioned campaign strategy and management. Kamala Harris's campaign ended with at least $20 million in debt, per two sources familiar. Harris raised over $1 billion and had $118 million in the bank as of Oct. 16. — Christopher Cadelago (@ccadelago) November 7, 2024 Financial Mismanagement: Audits and Unpaid Staff Amid the scandal, whispers within the Harris camp have surfaced, indicating the need for a thorough audit. Concerns of potentially serious staff misconduct fuel these demands. Staff members are reportedly waiting for overdue wages, with some employee groups resorting to layoffs due to unpaid salaries. This, coupled with allegations of overspending on extravagant concerts over more pressing campaign needs, raises questions of financial impropriety. The internal strain is magnified by the shift in roles as deputy campaign manager Rob Flaherty attempts to salvage funds by selling the Kamala fundraising email list. These attempts underscore the urgency and severity of the crisis the campaign faces. Ok so this just got very explosive. A Kamala campaign staffer who saw these posts called me just now and said there is a massive scandal here worthy of an audit. The $20 million debt thing is real. Rob Flaherty, this staffer said, is currently shopping around the Kamala… https://t.co/7EJ9ruKQzs — Matthew Boyle (@mboyle1) November 7, 2024 Ripple Effects of a Major Electoral Defeat The campaign’s struggles culminated disastrously as Kamala Harris, slated to give a victory speech, was forced to withdraw amidst an unexpected victory by Donald Trump. The win, deemed extraordinary given Trump’s legal burdens and controversial history, sends shockwaves through the left. This unexpected development underscores the Democrats’ failure to connect with key voter bases, highlighting perceived arrogance and strategic missteps. Allegations of alienating critical faith groups and working-class voters add layers to their political challenges as they grapple with maintaining credibility. Sources: Harris’s scandal. Harris’s hubris. The post Top Advisor’s Sudden Social Media Vanishing Sparks Questions in Campaign Debt Scandal appeared first on The Conservative Brief.