In a heated post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump accused pop icon Beyoncé and several other celebrities of unlawfully receiving millions to endorse Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. He asserted that Beyoncé was compensated with $11 million for a brief appearance at a rally, where she endorsed Harris and then left without performing, which led to boos from the audience.
Trump further claimed that Oprah Winfrey was paid $3 million and Rev. Al Sharpton $600,000 to publicly support Harris. “They were compensated to do absolutely nothing,” Trump stated. “YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PAY FOR AN ENDORSEMENT. IT IS TOTALLY ILLEGAL.”
The president did not provide any evidence to support his allegations, which Newsweek and other media outlets have reported as lacking substantiation. He mentioned that the payments were inaccurately reported in campaign filings and called for criminal prosecution.
Kamala Harris’ campaign has refuted these claims. A spokesperson rejected the assertion that Beyoncé received $10 million, a figure that circulated online following the artist’s appearance at an October 2024 rally. During that event, Beyoncé remarked: “I’m not here as a celebrity… I’m here as a mother who cares deeply about our future.”
Records from the Federal Election Commission do not indicate an $11 million payment to Beyoncé. However, a payment of $165,000 was made to her media company, Parkwood Entertainment. Additionally, Sharpton’s National Action Network reportedly received $500,000, and Oprah’s Harpo Productions $1 million—for organizing a livestreamed campaign event in Michigan.
To date, the White House has not announced any investigation or legal action regarding the allegations.
While Trump’s post has ignited political discourse, no official agency has verified any misconduct by Harris or the celebrities mentioned. Currently, the accusations remain unproven, and the campaign finance records contradict the president’s most sensational claims.
