President Donald Trump has accused Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé of taking millions of dollars from Democrats during the 2024 election in exchange for their endorsements. Trump claimed that the two A-listers received $14 million from the party, but records show no such payment.
The accusation follows a week of Trump’s renewed interest in the Democrats’ spending during the campaign. Trump also accused Beyoncé of being paid $11 million “to walk onto a stage and endorse Kamala Harris,” but news reports do not support this claim.
Records from the Federal Election Commission confirm that Beyoncé was paid $165,000 by Parkwood Production Media, the production company founded by Beyoncé in 2008. Trump’s accusation is seen as baseless and potentially misleading.
Trump has announced plans to investigate payments made to Oprah, Beyoncé, and Al Sharpton, a smaller payment. The White House has not yet confirmed if it will pursue any legal action against the Democrats or the Harris campaign.
The accusations have sparked a reaction from both sides, with Beyoncé saying she was endorsing Kamala Harris for reasons that went beyond monetary gain. As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this accusation will impact the 2024 election.
Source: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-oprah-beyonce-breaking-law-2104638