Trump Alleges Democrats Paid Celebrities for Kamala Harris Endorsements

President-elect Trump claims payments to Beyoncé, Oprah, and Al Sharpton violate campaign laws, though no evidence supports the allegations.

Donald Trump accused Democrats of paying millions to celebrities like Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Al Sharpton for endorsing Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign.
Trump's claims, made on Truth Social, include unverified figures of $11 million, $2 million, and $500,000 allegedly paid to the celebrities or their organizations.
Federal Election Commission (FEC) rules allow political campaigns to pay for services but require disclosure; no evidence suggests direct payments for endorsements in this case.
Payments to Harpo Productions, Beyoncé's production company, and Sharpton's nonprofit were disclosed as covering production costs and voter mobilization efforts, not personal fees.
The Harris campaign and the celebrities have denied any wrongdoing, with fact-checking organizations finding no evidence to support Trump's allegations.