In the financial disclosure reports released for Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, it was revealed that Beyoncé gifted Harris tickets to the FedEx Field stop of her concert tour in 2023. Harris also received tickets to the Cricket Celebration Bowl game in Atlanta from ESPN. The vice president reported royalties from her memoir and children’s book, while Biden did not declare any gifts but reported interest income from several accounts, as well as a mortgage on his liabilities. Harris also listed a mortgage in her financial disclosure.
Biden’s financial disclosure report showed interest income from accounts, as well as a mortgage incurred in 2013. Harris, on the other hand, listed a mortgage incurred in 2020 with a lower interest rate. First lady Dr. Jill Biden reported a salary from Northern Virginia Community College where she has taught since 2009, while second gentleman Doug Emhoff received a salary from Georgetown University where he taught law classes. Emhoff’s report also showed purchases and sales of bonds in 2023.
The financial disclosure reports did not show any significant changes in income sources for both Harris and Biden. Harris thanked Beyoncé for the concert tickets on social media, sharing a photo of herself and the second gentleman enjoying the show. She also appeared in the broadcast booth during the Cricket Celebration Bowl game to talk about her experience as a college student at Howard University. The vice president received royalties for her memoir and children’s book, while Biden reported interest income and a mortgage on his liabilities.
Overall, the financial disclosure reports for Harris and Biden revealed details about their income sources, gifts received, and liabilities such as mortgages. Beyoncé gifted Harris tickets to her concert tour in 2023, while ESPN provided tickets for the Cricket Celebration Bowl game. The reports also showed income from royalties, interest from accounts, and salaries for Dr. Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff. The disclosures provide transparency about the finances of the president and vice president and offer insights into their financial activities throughout the year.
