President Donald Trump has renewed his allegations that celebrities, including Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Reverend Al Sharpton, were paid substantial sums for endorsing Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign. In a recent Truth Social post, Trump claimed that Beyoncé received $11 million, Oprah $3 million, and Sharpton $600,000 for their support. He described these payments as "illegal election scams" and called for a "major investigation" into the matter .
However, these claims have been widely debunked. Fact-checking organizations such as FactCheck.org and PolitiFact found no evidence to support the allegations. Federal Election Commission records show that Beyoncé's production company received $165,000 for production costs, and Oprah's company received $1 million for event-related expenses, not for personal endorsements .
Despite the lack of evidence, Trump continues to assert that these payments were unlawful, suggesting they were concealed in campaign records. He has also threatened legal action against those involved, including Harris herself .
This controversy coincides with renewed public interest in Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which some lawmakers argue is undermining public trust in the administration .
As the debate over these allegations continues, it remains to be seen whether any formal investigations will be initiated.
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