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The Insane Reason This Irrelevant Actor Donated $150,000 to Harris Campaign

Washed-up actor Ben Stiller endorsed 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris by downplaying the fact that Harris isn’t necessarily black despite campaigning on being the “first black vice president.” 

During an episode of “Comics for Kamala"- a Hollywood trick to muster up voters for Harris—Stiller announced his support for the vice president by donating $150,000 to her campaign. 

Stiller got the “ball rolling” during the online event, hosted by comedian Paul Mercurio, claiming that every “white Jewish” man wishes they were “black.” 

“I’m Jewish and Irish… I wish I was black, every white Jewish guy wishes he was black,” he continued. “You know, get out there and vote and donate and take advantage.”

Declaring Harris a historical candidate, Stiller attempted to quiet critics who have pointed out that the Democratic nominee was chosen as President Joe Biden's VP only to fill DEI boxes. 

“It’s going to be the first woman president, and that’s incredibly exciting. She’s Indian, she’s Black, she’s everything. You can be more than one thing; it’s incredible,” he said. 

Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) organized the online event, which has raised roughly $500,000 for the Harris campaign.