{"id":22694,"date":"2025-07-31T13:39:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=22694"},"modified":"2025-07-31T13:39:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:39:22","slug":"donald-trump-accuses-beyonce-and-oprah-of-accepting-illegal-political-payments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=22694","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump accuses Beyonc\u00e9 and Oprah of accepting \u2018illegal\u2019 political payments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a fiery Truth Social post, President Donald Trump accused pop star Beyonc\u00e9 and other celebrities of illegally receiving millions to endorse Kamala Harris\u2019 presidential campaign. He claimed Beyonc\u00e9 was paid \\$11 million to briefly appear at a rally, endorse Harris, and exit without performing, prompting boos from the crowd.<\/p><div class=\"lbjft69ff3bbd9cb46\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.lbjft69ff3bbd9cb46 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.lbjft69ff3bbd9cb46 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.lbjft69ff3bbd9cb46 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.lbjft69ff3bbd9cb46 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.lbjft69ff3bbd9cb46 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Trump also alleged Oprah Winfrey received \\$3 million and Rev. Al Sharpton \\$600,000 to publicly support Harris. \u201cThey were paid to do absolutely nothing,\u201d Trump wrote. \u201cYOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PAY FOR AN ENDORSEMENT. IT IS TOTALLY ILLEGAL.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-8\">\n<div id=\"primedailys.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CNX0p4qc544DFbTuuwgdvzMfpA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23207117756\/primedailys.com\/primedailys.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The president offered no evidence for his claims, which Newsweek and other outlets have reported as unsubstantiated. He stated the payments were misreported in campaign filings and called for criminal prosecution.<\/p>\n<p>Kamala Harris\u2019 campaign has denied these accusations. A spokesperson dismissed the claim that Beyonc\u00e9 was paid \\$10 million, a figure that circulated online after the artist appeared at an October 2024 rally. During the event, Beyonc\u00e9 stated: \u201cI\u2019m not here as a celebrity\u2026 I\u2019m here as a mother who cares deeply about our future.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\">\n<div id=\"primedailys.com_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"CKjdqYqc544DFcC4_QcdXc44Mg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23207117756\/primedailys.com\/primedailys.com_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Federal Election Commission records do not show an \\$11 million payment to Beyonc\u00e9. However, a \\$165,000 payment was made to her media company, Parkwood Entertainment. Additionally, Sharpton\u2019s National Action Network reportedly received \\$500,000, and Oprah\u2019s Harpo Productions \\$1 million\u2014for organizing a livestreamed campaign event in Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>So far, the White House has not announced any investigation or legal response to the allegations.<\/p>\n<p>While Trump\u2019s post has stirred political debate, no official agency has confirmed wrongdoing by Harris or the celebrities named. As of now, the accusations remain unproven, and the campaign finance records contradict the president\u2019s most dramatic claims.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a fiery Truth Social post, President Donald Trump accused pop star Beyonc\u00e9 and other celebrities of illegally receiving millions to endorse Kamala Harris\u2019 presidential campaign. He claimed Beyonc\u00e9 was paid \\$11 million to briefly appear at a rally, endorse Harris, and exit without performing, prompting boos from the crowd. 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