US EditionTrump says he’ll call for ‘major investigation’ into performers at Harris events
- On May 19, 2025, US President Donald Trump called for a major investigation into alleged payments to celebrities, including Beyoncé and Bruce Springsteen, endorsing Kamala Harris during 2024 campaign rallies.
- Trump alleged Harris paid Beyoncé $11 million to briefly endorse her at a late October rally, claims denied by Harris's team and lacking supporting evidence.
- Harris sought support from celebrities such as Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, and Oprah Winfrey, with related expenditures reported in campaign finance documents to cover costs for appearances during the campaign.
- Trump described these payments as potentially illegal campaign contributions aimed at artificially boosting Harris's sparse crowds, calling Springsteen “highly overrated” amid their public dispute.
- Trump won the 2024 election with little entertainment industry support, and his call for investigation indicates growing scrutiny over celebrity involvement in political campaigns.
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Trump demands probe into celebrity support for Kamala Harris
US President Donald Trump has called for an official investigation into several public figures who backed Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election, claiming potential violations of campaign finance law. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump alleged that prominent artists including Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, Bono, and talk show host Oprah Winfrey were paid to support the Democratic candidate. Trump provided no eviden…
Trump calls for 'major investigation' into celebrity payments from Harris campaign
President Donald Trump is calling for a “major investigation” into Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ use of celebrity endorsements during her 2024 presidential campaign. In a Truth Social post, he accused Harris of using campaign funds to pay stars like Beyoncé, Oprah and Bruce Springsteen. Trump posted early Monday morning, questioning: “How much did Kamala Harris pay Bruce Springsteen for his poor performance during her campaign for preside…
Were Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen paid millions to endorse Kamala Harris? Trump wants an investigation
US President Donald Trump accused singer Beyoncé of participating in an 'illegal election scam' run by Democrat Kamala Harris during her 2024 presidential campaign. He alleged illegal payments were made to the singer along with Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen and Bono for endorsements. He called for a 'major investigation' into Harris' presidential campaign
Trump Slammed After Calling For 'Major Investigations' Into Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé And Bono
President Donald Trump was widely criticized after he called for "major investigations" into several Hollywood celebrities—a group that includes musicians Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé Knowles, and Bono–for supporting former Vice President Kamala Harris.Trump's outburst came after Springsteen criticized Trump and his "corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration" during a concert in Manchester, England. Notably, Springsteen said that U.S. aut…
Trump Calls for “in-Depth Research” of Artists Who Supported Kamala Harris, Such as Beyoncé or Bruce Springsteen
Donald Trump, president of the United States, continues to attack Kamala Harris—his Democratic opponent, who won the elections last November 4—and the celebrities who supported his finally failed campaign. The president went to his social network Truth on Sunday, May 18, and Monday, May 19, to demand a “in-depth investigation” of personalities, mostly artistic and including singers Bruce Springsteen and Beyoncé, who supported Kamala Harris’ elec…
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