BBC News published this video item, entitled “US Elections 2020: The world’s most expensive election – BBC News” – below is their description.
The 2020 US election campaigns smashed all records – with presidential and congressional candidates spending a total of almost $14bn – more than double the price tag for 2016. This year the campaigns had to contend with the coronavirus pandemic, but what explains the huge increase? BBC Reality Check breaks down some of the spending and who paid for it. Motion graphics by Jacqueline Galvin Narrated by Marianna Brady Written and produced by Jake Horton and Soraya Auer
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