Trump Calls for Probe into Kamala Harris Celebrity Payments
Trump Demands Investigation into Kamala Harris’s Campaign Payments
Former President Donald Trump has accused Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign of illegally paying celebrities like Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen, and Bono. He claims these payments were hidden as entertainment fees but were actually unlawful campaign contributions meant to boost Harris’s events and support.
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Allegations About Beyoncé and Others
Trump specifically says Harris paid Beyoncé $11 million to appear briefly on stage and endorse her, without performing, calling it an "illegal election scam." He made similar claims about payments to Bruce Springsteen and others for endorsements, which he says break campaign finance rules.
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What Evidence Is There?
So far, Trump has not provided clear proof for these claims. Public records show Harris’s campaign paid production companies connected to Oprah and Beyoncé, but these payments were for production services, not personal endorsement fees.
Representatives for Beyoncé and Oprah deny that the stars received personal money for endorsing Harris. Beyoncé’s mother said Beyoncé “did not receive a penny” for her appearance. Harris’s senior adviser confirmed no artists were paid for endorsements.
???? BREAKING: President Trump Accuses Kamala Harris of Illegally Paying Celebs Like Springsteen, Beyoncé & Oprah for Fake Endorsements. Demands Major Investigation, Calls It ‘Corrupt & Unlawful’ Election Interference! pic.twitter.com/y4cu0T9j4l
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) May 19, 2025
???? BREAKING: Trump demands “major investigation” into whether Kamala Harris paid Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah, and other members of Hollywood during the campaign
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 19, 2025
“Isn’t that a major and illegal campaign contribution?”
“Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for endorsements,… pic.twitter.com/RtXP5tnqi4
Campaign and Celebrity Reactions to Trump’s Claims
None of the celebrities mentioned have publicly replied to Trump’s claims. The Harris campaign has faced scrutiny over spending but no evidence has surfaced to back Trump’s specific allegations.
