Donald Trump says Beyoncé should be 'prosecuted' for alleged Harris endorsement payment

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Donald Trumpstill has a political bone to pick with Queen Bey. The president, who haspreviously voiced criticism of celebritieswho showed support for his election counterpart,Kamala Harris, took to social media on Saturday, July 26, to renew his unfounded claim that pop starBeyoncéwasallegedly paid $11 million to endorse Harris' presidential bid. In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, the"Cowboy Carter"songstress made her endorsement of Harris official when sheappeared at the former vice president's abortion rights rallyin her hometown of Houston in October. She also cleared the usage of her 2016 song"Freedom"for Harris, and the tune became the Democratic nominee's official campaign song. "I'm looking at the large amount of money owed by the Democrats after the presidential election and the fact that they admit to paying, probably illegally, $11 million dollars to singerBeyoncéfor an ENDORSEMENT (she never sang, not one note...)," wrote Trump in a fieryTruth Social post, also citing alleged endorsement payments to media mogulOprah Winfreyand civil rights activist Al Sharpton. USA TODAY has reached out to a representative for Beyoncé for comment. "Can you imagine what would happen if politicians started paying for people to endorse them. All hell would break out!" Trump concluded. "Kamala and all of those that received endorsement money BROKE THE LAW. They should all be prosecuted! Thank you for your attention to this matter." Trump's digital tirade comes just two months after he accused the Grammy-winning singer and other celebrities of being paid to publicly support Harris' candidacy. In a May Truth Social post, the GOP presidentannounced plans for a "major investigation"into the Harris campaign's celebrity endorsements. Catch up:Trump calls Beyoncé's endorsement of Kamala Harris 'illegal' At the time ofTrump's original allegations in May, the Federal Election Commission had no record of an $11 million payment to Beyoncé from Harris' presidential campaign. Additionally, the agency does not have rules explicitly prohibiting candidates from paying for endorsements. It is unclear whereTrump got the unsubstantiated $11 million figure.The Harris campaign last year rejecteda rumor that it paid Beyoncé $10 million for her endorsement that spread on social media shortly after the music star's October 2024 appearance with Harris. Beyoncé's mother,Tina Knowles, also pushed back at the $10 million rumor in aNovember 2024 Instagram post, calling it "false information" and a "lie." She added that the singer "actually paid for her own flights for her and her team." Oprah Winfrey says she was not paida 'personal fee' for Kamala Harris rally During herOctober 2024 appearanceat Harris' rally, Beyoncé, who was joined by fellow singer andDestiny's ChildalumKelly Rowland, said "It's time for America to sing a new song" when describing Harris' presidential bid. "I'm not here as a celebrity. I'm not here as a politician. I'm here as a mother," the pop star added. "Your freedom is your God-given right, your human right." Harris has long been a fan of Beyoncé. The California-born politician attended the singer'sRenaissance World Tourin 2023 just outside of Washington, D.C., after she gifted Harris tickets. Contributing: CachéMcClay, Joey Garrison and Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Trump says Beyonce should be 'prosecuted' for Harris endorsement

 

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