Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Donates $7 Million Toward Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign

variety.com:

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Reed Hastings, executive chairman of Netflix, donated $7 million to a super PAC supporting VP Kamala Harris‘ presidential election campaign — the largest single campaign contribution the streaming mogul has ever made, Variety has confirmed. “After the depressing debate, we are in the game again,” Hastings told tech-business publication The Information, which first reported the news of his donation.

A rep for Netflix declined to comment. In the wake of Biden’s faltering performance in the June 27 debate, Hastings was among Hollywood figures to call for President Biden to exit the 2024 race so Democrats could defeat Donald Trump.

This Monday, the Netflix exec posted posted on X, “Congrats to Kamala Harris — now it is time to win.” Biden announced Sunday he was suspending his 2024 reelection campaign and endorsed Harris to run in his place.

Harris’ campaign has raised more than $130 million since then. Hastings cofounded Netflix in 1997. He stepped down as CEO after serving in the role for 25 years.