As a dedicated follower of Simone Biles’ incredible journey, I must admit that the rumors circulating about her $4 million donation to Kamala Harris’ campaign have left me both intrigued and skeptical. While it’s not unheard of for public figures to support political candidates financially, Simone’s life experiences and focus on her athletic career have always been at the forefront.
Posts on social media are circulating about Simone Biles’ involvement with Kamala Harris, suggesting that she intends to contribute over $4 million to the Harris-Walz campaign. However, it’s important to note that Simone Biles’ political contributions and endorsements have not been widely publicized. With recent comments perceived as criticizing Donald Trump, some may find this rumor plausible. In this article, we will clarify if Simone Biles has indeed made a substantial donation to Harris’ 2024 campaign.
Simone Biles Kamala Harris donation claim explained
As a devoted admirer of Simone Biles, I’ve heard whispers about her allegedly pledging a massive $4 million donation to the Kamala Harris campaign. However, it seems these claims lack solid evidence, as numerous posts on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok suggest otherwise, but I can’t help but wonder if there’s more to this story than meets the eye.
A Facebook post dated August 6th suggests that Simone Biles, allegedly through a confidential Sports Illustrated source, will officially announce a $4 million donation to the Harris-Walz campaign. The post also speculates that this amount is intended to symbolize $1 million for each of the four medals she is expected to win at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This speculation has been shared on other platforms such as TikTok as well.
In the post about X, there’s no connection to an article from Sports Illustrated. When users request a source link, they receive a link to the Harris-Waltz campaign website instead, which was shared by the original poster.
If we project Simone Biles’ net worth to be between $16 and $17 million in 2024, a gift of $4 million from her would be quite extraordinary for a gymnast. However, there’s a constraint: an individual can donate up to $3,300 to a candidate during the 2023-24 federal elections. It’s possible to circumvent this limit by donating to multiple Super PACs, but the statement asserts that Biles is making direct contributions to the Harris campaign, which would exceed the stated contribution limit.
It’s clear why this rumor seems plausible. On August 2, Simone Biles posted on X, “I love my black job,” as a subtle response to a comment made by Donald Trump at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention on July 31.
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2024-08-12 21:41