Trump Claims Harris Paid Beyoncé $11 Million for Endorsement

Former President Donald Trump has alleged that Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign paid Beyoncé $11 million for a brief endorsement at a rally, claiming this constituted an illegal campaign contribution and election scam. Trump, citing unspecified news reports, demanded a major investigation into payments to other celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen, and Bono, suggesting they also received compensation for their endorsements. Kamala Harris's campaign has denied these allegations, reporting a minimal endorsement expense and refuting claims of payments to Beyoncé. Oprah Winfrey defended a separate $1 million payment to her production company related to hosting a Harris event, which her team says was legitimate. Beyoncé appeared at the Texas rally without performing, stating she was there as a mother rather than a celebrity or politician, and her song "Freedom" was used as the campaign anthem. Despite Trump's accusations, no evidence has been provided to substantiate his claims, and Harris enjoyed widespread celebrity support during the election campaign.