Trump Calls For ‘Major Investigation’ of Springsteen, Beyoncé, Other Celebs Over Harris Endorsements

President Trump said he will call for a “major investigation” into celebrities including Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Bono, Oprah Winfrey, and “many others” who endorsed and aided Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign.

The Details: Trump first made the remarks on Truth Social around 1 a.m. ET Monday morning. He alleged Harris illegally paid for endorsements “under the guise of paying for entertainment.” Trump accused Harris’ campaign of paying $11,000,000 to Beyoncé, though Beyoncé’s mother has previously denied this. Newsweek (Center bias) pointed to a $165,000 payment it found made to Beyoncé’s production company in FEC filings.

For Context: Beyoncé spoke at a Houston rally for Harris on October 25, and Springsteen performed at one on October 28. In the days following the 2024 election, media outlets reported Harris spent $15 million on “event production.” This included performances from Lady Gaga, Jon Bon Jovi, and Katy Perry, $1 million to Oprah Winfrey’s production company, and over $100,000 to build a set for the Call Her Daddy podcast.

How The Media Covered It: Newsweek highlighted previous allegations and reports of comments made to the celebrities, how they endorsed Harris, and statements made by them or those close to them explaining their sides of the story. The Daily Beast (Left) wrote that “The Democrats” have already “beat” Trump to scrutinizing Harris’ campaign spending. The Washington Times (Lean Right) noted, “While Ms. Harris’ campaign was particularly star-studded, Mr. Trump did see a few celebrities backing his campaign, including country rapper Kid Rock.”

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