Trump Accuses Harris of Paying Beyoncé for Illegal Endorsement, Demands Federal Probe

 

President Donald Trump has leveled fresh accusations against Kamala Harris, claiming she paid pop superstar Beyoncé $11 million in exchange for an endorsement during the 2024 election campaign—an act he calls “illegal” and worthy of federal investigation.

 

 

In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump condemned what he described as a corrupt use of celebrity power by the then-vice president to boost her presidential bid. “According to news reports, Beyoncé was paid $11,000,000 to walk onto a stage, quickly ENDORSE KAMALA, and walk off to loud booing for never having performed, NOT EVEN ONE SONG!” Trump wrote. “This is an illegal election scam at the highest level! It is an illegal campaign contribution! Bruce Springsteen, Oprah, Bono and, perhaps, many others, have a lot of explaining to do!!!”

 

 

Trump’s accusations stem from a rally in Houston, where Beyoncé appeared on stage with Harris. While the singer did not perform—unlike in 2016 when she sang at a campaign rally for Hillary Clinton in Cleveland—Trump insists the appearance itself constituted an illicit campaign contribution disguised as entertainment. “Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment,” he said. “I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter.”

 

 

Harris’s campaign drew heavy support from the entertainment world as she became the Democratic nominee in the 2024 race. Music legend Stevie Wonder performed “Redemption Song” at a church-centered rally in Georgia, while in Atlanta, a joint appearance with former President Barack Obama featured Bruce Springsteen, filmmaker Spike Lee, and actor Samuel L. Jackson.

 

 

The campaign's final push included a high-profile event in Texas, where Beyoncé delivered a speech, and country icon Willie Nelson performed. Oprah Winfrey, another prominent supporter, hosted a widely watched town hall near Detroit, further amplifying the Harris campaign’s celebrity reach.

 

While Beyoncé did not receive direct payment for an endorsement, campaign finance filings show Harris’s team paid Beyoncé’s production company $165,000 and gave $1 million to Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions. Winfrey addressed the financial arrangements at the time, stating, “However, the people who worked on that production needed to be paid. And were. End of story,” in a message posted to Instagram.

 

Trump’s explosive claims, though unsubstantiated by official investigations so far, underscore the growing scrutiny over how political campaigns utilize celebrity influence. Whether his call for a federal investigation gains traction remains to be seen, but his latest attack adds to the contentious political fallout from an election where star power played a highly visible role.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Telegraph  2025-05-21

 

 

Spent all that money and she still lost all the swing states.

 

 

1 hour ago, impulse said:

Spent all that money and she still lost all the swing states.

 

 

 

Must have been her hair.

Trumps trolling

Is there nobody who can gag this clown?😳

Dems cheating....  surely not

Nothing but distraction from all his failings. 

Glad those celebrities like Opra taking peoples donations requesting large fees to endorse a political candidate are being exposed big time. 

2 hours ago, impulse said:

Spent all that money and she still lost all the swing states.

 

 

And now considering getting her mitts into Californias big budget. Haha... Unbelievable this woman actually made it into politics. She must have used some unusual coercion tactics to get sponsored into it. 

46 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Is there nobody who can gag this clown?😳

I agree. Someone should gag Harris. Stop the insanity of her word salads. 

At least Trump is delving into why this singer got paid so much money for nothing except to say she approves of Harris. That really is paying for endorsements. Spears should be next to investigate as well as Oprah. They made a ton of money off their endorsements of Harris. 

5 minutes ago, thesetat said:

And now considering getting her mitts into Californias big budget. Haha... Unbelievable this woman actually made it into politics. She must have used some unusual coercion tactics to get sponsored into it. 

 

 Judge Joe Brown tells a hilarious Kamala history.  Made all the press in late July, 2024. 

 

But I'll bet all the lefties forget how to use Google.  Here's a tip.  judge joe brown kamala

 

Economy is going into the crapper and Donald is obsessing over Kamala and Beyonce??????

Priorities please.

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

Trump’s explosive claims, though unsubstantiated by official investigations so far, underscore the growing scrutiny over how political campaigns utilize celebrity influence.

I imagine that is the purpose of an "investigation."  To determine if what Harris did was legal or illegal.

Now personally, when $1 BILLION dollars is spent on Harris' campaign, personally I think the entire system is broken beyond repair - both on the Democrat and Republican sides.

More projections from the SCAMMER in chief!

53 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Dems cheating....  surely not

Yeah, notice how those who are deranged by their Trump madness just dance around the legal issue

1 minute ago, Paul Henry said:

More projections from the SCAMMER in chief!

Then you shouldnt oppose an investigation, if a scammer is projecting a scam?

4 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

Economy is going into the crapper and Donald is obsessing over Kamala and Beyonce??????

Priorities please.

The only thing that's going into the crapper is the lefty forecasts. 

 

Remember that last time they got a forecast right?  Neither do I.

 

12 minutes ago, thesetat said:

I agree. Someone should gag Harris. Stop the insanity of her word salads. 

8 minutes ago, connda said:

Now personally, when $1 BILLION dollars is spent on Harris' campaign, personally I think the entire system is broken beyond repair - both on the Democrat and Republican sides.

Agreed. SC has said it is allowable though.

The discourse sure has deteriorated on this site. It's merely a MAGA circle jerk now.

36 minutes ago, thesetat said:

I agree. Someone should gag Harris. Stop the insanity of her word salads. 

At least Trump is delving into why this singer got paid so much money for nothing except to say she approves of Harris. That really is paying for endorsements. Spears should be next to investigate as well as Oprah. They made a ton of money off their endorsements of Harris. 

 

36 minutes ago, thesetat said:

I agree. Someone should gag Harris. Stop the insanity of her word salads. 

At least Trump is delving into why this singer got paid so much money for nothing except to say she approves of Harris. That really is paying for endorsements. Spears should be next to investigate as well as Oprah. They made a ton of money off their endorsements of Harris. 

To be against Trump you don't need to pay money. More than half of America is against him. He doesn't have the majority on his side. Accept that.

1 minute ago, gargamon said:

The discourse sure has deteriorated on this site. It's merely a MAGA circle jerk now.

Reality bites. The real world can be difficult for some. Lots more truth and less deranged hate.

 

Hows your apology coming? Or are you going to disappear like many others?

1 minute ago, newbee2022 said:

 

To be against Trump you don't need to pay money. More than half of America is against him. He doesn't have the majority on his side. Accept that.

Says who?

Just now, Yagoda said:

Says who?

Every poll. You know what a poll is?

4 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Every poll. You know what a poll is?

Oh Polls. Got it. The ones that predicted Harris would win.

 

How are your apologies coming?

7 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Reality bites. The real world can be difficult for some. Lots more truth and less deranged hate.

 

Hows your apology coming? Or are you going to disappear like many others?

Have you finished yet? What about the person in your right hand? And the one in the left?

4 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Oh Polls. Got it. The ones that predicted Harris would win.

 

How are your apologies coming?

The downturn of his popularity started from day 1 of his new presidency. It's amazing that even 40% support this idiot 

7 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Have you finished yet? What about the person in your right hand? And the one in the left?

Thats must be an in crowd flame haha

 

3 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

The downturn of his popularity started from day 1 of his new presidency. It's amazing that even 40% support this idiot 

All scum. I bet you wish they were eradicated.

 

Thank god for the 2nd Amendment.

6 hours ago, Social Media said:

accusations against Kamala Harris, claiming she paid pop superstar Beyoncé $11 million in exchange for an endorsement

 

Sisters doing it for themselves!

 

And failing badly.

 

Beyonce needs the money though. Look at her husband, takes a lot of cash to get over that face.