Liam Conner
The White House has released 2023 financial disclosures for both President Biden and Vice President Harris — including tickets to a Beyoncé concert that were given to the vice president by the pop star herself.
Harris received tickets valued at $1,656 to a Beyoncé concert from the “Single Ladies” singer, according to her financial disclosure. Harris and her husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, attended the pop star’s Renaissance World Tour in Maryland in August, although their financial report does not list dates for concert tickets.
“Thanks for a fun date night, @Beyoncé!” the vice president posted on Instagram at the time.
Harris, a Howard University graduate and avid supporter of the school, also received ESPN tickets valued at $1,890 to the Celebration Bowl football game last December, where Florida A&M University defeated Howard 30-26. Harris cheered on his team in Atlanta from a suite.
The Government Ethics Act of 1978 requires senior federal officials — including the president and vice president — to publicly disclose their personal financial interests, including gifts.
There is little new in President Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s financial report, which lists no reportable gifts. The president receives a salary of $400,000 a year and an expense allowance of $50,000, according to federal law. The first lady also earns an unspecified salary for her work at Northern Virginia Community College, where she teaches English.
The Bidens participate in several retirement plans and hold several investments. They took out a $250,000 line of credit against their Rehoboth, Delaware, home in 2022, which was documented in last year’s financial disclosure report.
The net worth of a president or vice president is difficult to assess since assets are listed in ranges rather than specific dollar amounts.
In 2021, Forbes estimated the vice president’s net worth was about $7 million, thanks in part to second gentleman Doug Emhoff’s earnings as a lawyer. Forbes estimated that Biden was worth about $8 million in 2021. He earned much of his wealth in the four years between his terms as vice president and president, largely through speaking engagements and a book deal.
Emhoff continued to earn an unspecified salary at Georgetown University, where he is a distinguished fellow at the Georgetown Law School’s Institute for Legal Technology and Policy.
The second gentleman carried out a series of investment transactions in 2023, both buying and selling shares.
Harris has more than $1 million outstanding on her home mortgage, according to her financial report.
