Trump Calls for Investigation into Harris’s Celebrity Endorsements
May 19, 2025 — Washington, D.C.
In a bold move, U.S. President Donald Trump announced yesterday his intention to initiate a "major investigation" into alleged financial transactions between Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign and several high-profile celebrities. Trump claims these payments violate campaign laws prohibiting candidates from buying endorsements. "Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment," he stated on his Truth Social platform.
The accusations center around endorsements from celebrities including Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Bruce Springsteen, all of whom publicly supported Harris during her unsuccessful campaign. Winfrey has defended a $1 million payment to her production company from Harris’s campaign, asserting it was for legitimate expenses associated with hosting events. However, her team has denied that Beyoncé was paid $10 million for a rally appearance, a claim that emerged amidst ongoing speculation.
Financial records from the Harris campaign list only a minor expenditure of $75 to an environmental advocacy group for endorsements, casting doubt on Trump’s assertions.
The situation underscores a contrasting approach to celebrity endorsements between the two candidates. While Harris attracted significant support from the entertainment community, Trump’s backing came primarily from influential figures like podcaster Joe Rogan, despite winning the election by a substantial margin.
Trump has intensified his critique by specifically calling out Springsteen, questioning the ethics of payments made to the musician during Harris’s campaign. This dispute follows a long-standing feud; Springsteen has previously labeled Trump’s administration as "corrupt and incompetent."
Requests for comments from the Harris campaign and the celebrities mentioned remain unanswered, as the investigation threatens to further escalate political tensions in the country.
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