President Donald Trump has accused his 2024 election opponent, Kamala Harris of using campaign funds to improperly pay celebrities for public endorsements and has pledged to initiate a federal investigation into what he claims were veiled bribes masked as entertainment expenses.
Writing on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump alleged that Harris—who served as Vice President before replacing Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket—violated campaign laws by offering significant sums of money to high-profile celebrities in exchange for political support.
“Candidates are not permitted to buy endorsements,” Trump stated. “Kamala Harris funneled millions to celebrities under the pretense of performance fees. I will be demanding a thorough investigation into this corrupt practice.”
According to Trump, Harris’s campaign paid $1 million to Oprah Winfrey for a televised appearance and a staggering $10 million to pop icon Beyoncé, allegedly to secure her presence at a campaign rally. He also questioned payments made to Bruce Springsteen, who performed at a Harris rally in Georgia just weeks before the election.
“How much did Kamala pay Bruce Springsteen for his lacklustre performance?” Trump asked. “If he truly supports her, why the hefty paycheck?”
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Trump, who won the 2024 election despite limited support from the entertainment industry, has often criticized its liberal bias. His campaign leaned instead on endorsements from alternative media figures like podcast host Joe Rogan, known for his contrarian and libertarian-leaning views.
Trump’s comments come shortly after Springsteen publicly criticized the current administration, calling it “corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous” during a concert in the UK. Trump responded by calling the rock legend “highly overrated.”
Harris, who stepped in after Biden withdrew from the re-election race, has yet to respond to the allegations. Political analysts note that while celebrities commonly endorse candidates, direct payments in exchange for such support—if proven—could constitute serious campaign finance violations.
The proposed investigation is expected to focus on whether these transactions breached federal election laws or merely fell into a grey area of promotional spending.
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