Donald Trump accused Beyoncé & Oprah of crimes

Trump Accuses Beyoncé and Oprah

Donald Trump said Democrats gave millions of dollars to celebrities during the 2024 election. He said Beyoncé got 11 million dollars and Oprah Winfrey got 3 million dollars. He said they were paid to support Kamala Harris without doing real work.

Trump said these payments were illegal. He said paying for an endorsement breaks the law. He posted about it on Truth Social and called for action. He said people should be prosecuted for what he called dishonest campaign deals.

He Says Beyoncé Got $11 Million

Trump focused most on Beyoncé. He said she was paid 11 million dollars to appear at a rally and say a few words in support of Kamala Harris. He said she left the stage quickly and did not sing or perform at all.

Trump said the crowd at the event booed. He used this as proof that people were not impressed with the appearance. He said paying a singer just to stand on stage and leave was wrong and dishonest.

Oprah Named for $3 Million

After talking about Beyoncé, Trump said Oprah Winfrey got 3 million. He said the payment was marked as “expenses,” but he did not believe it. He said Oprah did very little to earn that kind of money.

Trump said Oprah’s money came from a live-stream event she joined with Harris. He said the campaign hid the payment in their records. He claimed this was done to cover up the truth about why she got paid.

Al Sharpton Mentioned by Trump

Trump also named Reverend Al Sharpton. He said Sharpton received 600 thousand dollars. He called Sharpton a lightweight and said he did not do anything to earn that amount.

The National Action Network, a group led by Sharpton, received 500 thousand dollars from Harris’ campaign. Sharpton also interviewed Harris and led a voter rally. MSNBC said they did not know about the donation to his nonprofit group.

Truth Social Posts Released

Trump used his Truth Social account to share the claims. He said he was looking into large payments made after the election. He called it a scam and said many names were still hidden.

He said payments were wrongly labeled in campaign records. He posted that these types of endorsements should not be allowed. He warned that more celebrities may have taken money for support.

He Says Endorsements Were Fake

In his posts, Trump said endorsements were fake. He said celebrities were not supporting Harris on their own. Instead, he said they were being paid behind the scenes to appear at events.

He said this fooled the public into thinking the campaign was more popular than it was. He called it a cover-up and said it broke election rules by hiding the real purpose of the money.

Harris Campaign Used Star Power

Harris appeared with many stars during her campaign. Beyoncé, Oprah, Bruce Springsteen, and Bono were seen at events. Trump said their presence was used to attract bigger crowds.

He said the crowds came only for the celebrities, not for Harris. He said this made her campaign look stronger than it was. He used this as more proof that the celebrity support was not honest.

Beyoncé Joins Harris in Texas

Beyoncé appeared with Kamala Harris in Houston, Texas. The rally took place at Shell Energy Stadium. About 30,000 people attended, making it the biggest rally of her campaign.

Beyoncé endorsed Harris but did not sing. She said she came as a mother, not a performer. She spoke about protecting freedom and supported abortion rights. Her song “Freedom” was used by the campaign.

Rally Focused on Women’s Rights

The rally with Beyoncé centered on abortion rights. Harris said Donald Trump would ban abortion nationwide if elected. She said 20 states had already lost rights after Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Harris promised to sign a law to protect abortion rights if Congress passed one. The crowd heard from women who had faced medical problems because of strict laws. The rally aimed to bring attention to women’s health and freedom.

Oprah Produced Harris Town Hall

Oprah Winfrey helped produce a town hall event for Harris. It took place in September. Oprah’s company, Harpo Productions, provided lights, cameras, crew, and stage design for the show.

Reports said Harpo was first paid about 1 million dollars. Later, two people told the New York Times the amount was closer to 2.5 million dollars. Oprah said she did not take a personal fee and that her company handled the event production.

Winfrey Responded to Accusations

Oprah responded to Trump’s claims in a public statement. She said she was not paid for her appearance. She explained that Harpo Productions did the work, and she received nothing herself.

She said her team supplied everything for the live show, including the chairs. Oprah said she believed in the message and was not paid for an endorsement. She denied Trump’s claim that she took part in any wrongdoing.

Beyoncé’s Team Stayed Silent

Beyoncé’s team did not answer media questions about the payment claim. No statement was made to confirm or deny Trump’s 11 million dollar claim. There were no public comments from her spokesperson.

Trump said unnamed news reports confirmed the payment, but he did not say which reports. Beyoncé had publicly supported Harris in her home state. She introduced Harris to the crowd but did not perform any songs.

Trump Doubled Down Monday

After his Sunday post, Trump repeated the claims on Monday morning. He again said the money was paid under the excuse of “entertainment” but was really used to buy endorsements.

He said Harris and her team broke the law by doing this. He posted that the whole thing was an illegal election scam. He added that more names would come out and more people were involved.

Trump Called Stars Unpatriotic

Trump said the celebrities who supported Harris were unpatriotic. He said their actions hurt the country by fooling voters. He also said Kamala Harris made her events look more popular than they were.

He said her crowds were weak without the stars. He warned that if people keep paying for endorsements, elections will not be fair. He said it was time to stop this from happening again.

More Celebrities Attacked by Trump

Trump also targeted Bruce Springsteen, Bono, and Taylor Swift. He said they only backed Harris for attention. He said Swift lost fans after saying she hated him.

He said Springsteen looked old and should stay quiet. Springsteen later spoke out against Trump, saying people were being punished for using free speech. The two continued to argue in public after that event.

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No Investigation Has Begun Yet

Even though Trump demanded one, no official investigation has started. News outlets contacted the White House, Harris’ office, and the celebrities, but most did not respond. Only Oprah gave a clear reply.

She said her company was paid for production, and she got no personal money. The story is still developing. Trump says more names will be revealed soon, but so far, there is no public proof of any crimes.

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