Trump Demands Prosecution of Beyoncé, Oprah and Harris Over Campaign Payments

Jul 28, 2025 - 18:00
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Trump Demands Prosecution of Beyoncé, Oprah and Harris Over Campaign Payments

President Trump has publicly accused Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Al Sharpton, and former Vice President Kamala Harris of receiving millions from Democrats in exchange for endorsements—a claim widely debunked and legally baseless.

What We Know:

  • On July 26–27, 2025, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Beyoncé was paid $11 million to endorse Kamala Harris—alleging similar payments to Oprah Winfrey ($3 million), Al Sharpton ($600,000), and others
  • Trump characterized these payments as “totally illegal” and demanded prosecution, though he provided no evidence to substantiate the claims.
2024 Presidential Candidate & Vice President Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey at a Unite for America Rally
  • Campaign finance records show the Harris campaign paid Beyoncé’s production company $165,000 for event production, and Harpo Productions received $1 million for a livestream event including Oprah; Sharpton’s group received approximately $500,000.
  • No federal law prohibits payment for endorsements as long as they’re disclosed properly. Experts and outlets confirm the reimbursements were legitimate event expenses—not illegal contributions or endorsements.
  • Both the Harris campaign and Beyoncé’s representatives have denied any illicit payments. Beyoncé’s mother famously refuted the $11 million figure, calling it untrue and clarifying Beyoncé paid her own expenses. Oprah also emphasized she was never paid personally to endorse Harris.
  • Critics view Trump’s accusations as a political distraction from scrutiny over his dealings and renewed attention to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump’s repeated claims rely on inflated figures and uncorroborated allegations, making them legally baseless and reminiscent of authoritarian tactics that misuse governmental power to intimidate critics. Trump’s public calls for prosecution of powerful Black women and political figures rest on unverifiable claims, raising serious concerns about the misuse of presidential authority for partisan grievances.

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