Trump Demands Probe Into Harris Endorsement Payments

Former President Donald Trump has called for a major investigation into celebrities Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Bono, alleging without evidence that they were illegally paid to endorse Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign. Trump made these accusations in late-night posts on Truth Social, including a debunked claim that Beyoncé was paid $11 million for a rally appearance. The demands for investigation came after Springsteen publicly criticized Trump's administration during UK concerts, prompting personal attacks from Trump. Representatives for Harris and the celebrities deny any payments for endorsements, stating that no campaign funds were exchanged and some artists covered their own expenses. Legal experts note there are no explicit federal rules against compensating entertainers for campaign appearances, and no evidence supports Trump's claims. The allegations have been widely dismissed as baseless and politically motivated.