Donald Trump Wants Beyoncé And Other Stars Investigated For Helping Kamala Harris

President Donald Trump has called for a "major investigation" into what he claims were potentially illegal campaign contributions made through celebrity performances during Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign.




Trump named Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, Oprah Winfrey, and U2 frontman Bono as examples of high-profile figures who appeared in support of Harris. He suggested their participation may have constituted in-kind donations that should be scrutinized by federal election authorities. Trump's comments follow persistent rumors and social media claims that artists like Beyoncé received substantial payments-up to $10 million in her case-for campaign-related performances.




These allegations have not been substantiated with any official documentation. Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, responded strongly on Instagram, condemning the rumors and pointing out that the specific claim had been flagged as false information by Instagram and removed.




The Harris campaign has not issued a formal response, and Newsweek has reported reaching out to representatives for Beyoncé, Springsteen, Oprah, and Bono, as well as their affiliated production companies, for comment. The issue highlights ongoing tensions between celebrity involvement in political campaigns and campaign finance regulations, which restrict how much individuals and entities can contribute or spend in coordination with political campaigns.




Trump's demand for investigations seems intended to cast doubt on the legitimacy of Harris' campaign fundraising and support, as he continues to question elements of the 2024 election outcome. Whether these claims will result in any formal inquiry remains unclear.



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