President Trump on Saturday repeated his accusations that former Vice President Kamala Harris paid celebrities to endorse her during the 2024 presidential election. He claimed Harris and the celebrities involved should face prosecution for allegedly breaking the law.
Trump alleged that Harris paid Beyoncé $11 million, Oprah Winfrey $3 million, and Al Sharpton $600,000 for endorsements. In a Truth Social post, he wrote, “You are not allowed to pay for an endorsement. It is totally illegal to do so. Kamala and all of those that received endorsement money, broke the law. They should all be prosecuted!”
The former vice president’s campaign has denied these claims. Oprah Winfrey previously stated she was not paid for her appearance alongside Harris at a campaign event, noting that production fees were covered but not paid directly to her. Additionally, Federal Elections Commission records show the Harris campaign reimbursed Beyoncé’s production company $165,000, an amount consistent with event production costs rather than endorsement payments.