President Donald Trump announced on Monday, May 19, that he will initiate a major investigation into Kamala Harris’s celebrity endorsement practices during her 2024 presidential campaign. Trump claims Harris violated campaign finance laws by disguising payments to celebrities as entertainment expenses—triggering what he now calls the Kamala Harris celebrity endorsement investigation.
“Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter.”
Kamala Harris with Oprah Winfrey during 2024 campaign rally
Kamala Harris Campaign Under Fire for Celebrity Payments
The Kamala Harris celebrity endorsement investigation stems from her 2024 campaign, where she took over the Democratic ticket from President Joe Biden. Harris gained support from high-profile celebrities like Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Bruce Springsteen, aiming to energize young and diverse voter bases.
- Oprah’s company was paid $1 million to host a Harris campaign event.
- Harris’s team denied allegations of a $10 million payment to Beyoncé, calling them “false.”
Kamala Harris with Beyoncé during 2024 campaign rally
Campaign Finance Reports Trigger Red Flags
According to publicly filed campaign finance documents, the Harris campaign reported just one relevant transaction: a $75 payment to an environmental group. Critics are now questioning whether other celebrity-related payments were intentionally misclassified—one of the central concerns of the Kamala Harris celebrity endorsement investigation.
Trump Targets Bruce Springsteen Amid Endorsement Controversy
Trump, who had little support from mainstream celebrities, criticized both Kamala Harris and her endorsers:
“How much did Kamala Harris pay Bruce Springsteen for his poor performance during her campaign?” Trump asked. “Why did he accept that money if he is such a fan of hers?”
Springsteen recently blasted the Trump administration at a UK concert, prompting Trump to label him “highly overrated.”
Legal experts warn that if the Kamala Harris celebrity investigation uncovers direct payments in exchange for political endorsements, serious legal consequences could follow. The case may serve as a watershed moment in how campaigns use celebrity influence and report finances.
So far, Harris’s campaign has denied all wrongdoing and maintains that all payments were for legitimate campaign services.
The Kamala Harris celebrity endorsement investigation may become a defining issue in post-election political discourse. As Trump calls for transparency and legal review, Harris’s campaign faces increased scrutiny over how it leveraged and funded its A-list endorsements.
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