Kamala Harris Raises Record $27 Million in NYC Fundraiser, Challenges Trump to Another Debate

Kamala Harris Raises $27 Million in NYC Fundraiser, Challenges Trump to Another Debate

Vice President Kamala Harris raised a record $27 million at a packed New York City fundraiser on Sunday, her largest fundraising haul since she took over as the top of the ticket from President Joe Biden.

The blockbuster fundraiser was held at Cipriani Wall Street in a massive Greek Revival ballroom. Harris used the opportunity to needle Trump for refusing to debate her again.

"My opponent seems to be looking for an excuse," Harris told the crowd. "I feel very strongly that we owe it to the American people, to the voters, to meet once more before Election Day.".

Trump has rejected more debates, saying Saturday that “it's just too late.”

Harris also announced she will deliver a speech Wednesday outlining her economic vision, saying there is “more we can do to invest in the aspirations and ambitions of the American people while addressing the challenges they face.”

She cited the high cost of home ownership and stubbornly high grocery bills as examples.

“I grew up a middle-class kid and I will never forget where I came from," she said.

By fleshing out her economic agenda in more detail, Harris can address an issue that's front of mind for voters after prices soared during Biden's presidency and distance herself from the president's economic track record. Trump has criticized her for being slow to release detailed policy proposals of her own since she rose to the top of the ticket.