Trump Demands Probe Into Harris Celebrity Payments

Former President Donald Trump has called for a major investigation into former Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign, alleging without evidence that Harris illegally paid celebrities such as Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Bono for endorsements disguised as entertainment. Trump claims these actions amounted to unlawful campaign contributions intended to boost crowd sizes at Harris campaign events. Tensions escalated after Springsteen criticized Trump as 'corrupt, incompetent and treasonous' during his recent tour, leading Trump to label the entertainers as unpatriotic. Harris’s campaign spending, which surpassed $1 billion, has faced scrutiny, but campaign officials maintain that payments to artists were for event production rather than endorsements. Public records indicate payments were for production costs, not personal fees, and fact-checkers have found no evidence supporting Trump’s claims. The episode highlights ongoing friction between Trump, high-profile entertainers, and Democratic campaign practices during the 2024 election.