Trump Calls for Investigation into Celebrity Endorsements for Harris in 2024 Election
Former President Donald Trump has announced intentions for a thorough investigation into celebrity endorsements for Kamala Harris during the upcoming 2024 presidential election. This announcement follows an unexpected turn in the political landscape when former President Joe Biden opted out of the race, leading Harris to face Trump directly. Despite her celebrity-backed campaign, Trump overwhelmingly won key swing states.
Early on May 19, Trump took to Truth Social to question the legitimacy of endorsements from high-profile figures like Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, and Oprah. He suggested that Harris may have paid these celebrities to boost her campaign’s visibility, labeling it a "desperate effort" to enhance her underwhelming crowd sizes and indicating that such actions could violate election laws. However, experts note that the Federal Election Commission does not prohibit paid endorsements.
In a follow-up post, Trump specifically alleged that Beyoncé was paid $11 million to appear at a Harris rally in Houston, a claim for which no evidence exists. FEC records show that Harris’s campaign indeed paid $165,000 to Beyoncé’s production company, albeit with no substantiation for the $11 million figure. Earlier, Beyoncé’s mother denied a rumor suggesting her daughter received $10 million for her involvement, clarifying that Beyoncé covered her own travel expenses.
Springsteen, who has openly criticized Trump in the past, performed at Harris rallies during the campaign. His comments during a recent concert about the current state of America and its government have sparked further scrutiny from Trump’s camp.
As the election nears, both celebrities and their endorsements continue to play a pivotal role, reflecting the evolving dynamics of political campaigning in the U.S.
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