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Lindy Li Alleges Biden Campaign Double-Counted Donor Money

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC · How we work

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Lindy Li alleges the Biden-Harris campaign misused donor money and rewarded operatives.
She says recruiters could claim up to $250,000 of subordinates’ fundraising, allowing double-counting.
Li reports the campaign paid over $500 million to four media firms, including Media Buying & Analytics.
She claims those firms kept about 15% of the funds, enriching campaign friends.
Li describes $350,000 nightly Las Vegas events, Gulfstream jet rentals, and Ritz-Carlton stays funded by donors.

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Lindy Li alleges the Biden-Harris campaign misused donor money and rewarded operatives.
She says recruiters could claim up to $250,000 of subordinates’ fundraising, allowing double-counting.
Li reports the campaign paid over $500 million to four media firms, including Media Buying & Analytics.
She claims those firms kept about 15% of the funds, enriching campaign friends.
Li describes $350,000 nightly Las Vegas events, Gulfstream jet rentals, and Ritz-Carlton stays funded by donors.