In a fiery social media post on Saturday, former U.S. President Donald Trump ignited controversy by demanding legal action against Vice President Kamala Harris and several high-profile American celebrities. Trump accused them of engaging in what he calls a “totally illegal” campaign finance scheme during the 2024 presidential election.
According to Trump, Harris and the Democratic Party allegedly paid millions of dollars to secure endorsements from stars like Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Rev. Al Sharpton—a move he says violates federal campaign finance laws.
“You are not allowed to pay for an endorsement. It is totally illegal to do so,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social account. “Kamala and all of those who received endorsement money BROKE THE LAW. They should all be prosecuted.”
Trump’s post claimed the Democrats paid:
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$11 million to Beyoncé for an endorsement, despite her never performing at the event and being booed by the crowd.
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$3 million to Oprah Winfrey for “expenses.”
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$600,000 to Al Sharpton, whom Trump dismissed as a “low-rated TV anchor.”
“These ridiculous fees were incorrectly stated in the books and records,” he alleged. “Can you imagine what would happen if politicians started paying for people to endorse them? All hell would break loose!”
Trump Pushes Back on Epstein Investigations
While his accusations against Harris and her celebrity endorsers stirred headlines, Trump also used the opportunity to denounce ongoing investigations into the Jeffrey Epstein case, labeling them as politically motivated.
“The Radical Left Democrats are doing everything in their power to distract and obfuscate from our GREAT six months of service to America,” Trump wrote, describing the renewed attention on Epstein as the “Jeffrey Epstein SCAM.”
He likened it to previous controversies, calling it “another Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax” and emphasized that it was designed to undermine his leadership.
Trump revealed that he has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to work on the release of grand jury testimonies from both Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, citing the public’s growing demand for transparency.
Political Fallout and Legal Implications
Legal experts have weighed in, noting that paying for endorsements is indeed a gray area under U.S. campaign finance law. If proven true, such transactions could lead to serious legal consequences, including criminal prosecution and hefty fines.
This isn’t the first time Trump has targeted celebrities or questioned the legitimacy of Democratic campaign practices. However, these latest claims mark a dramatic escalation, directly implicating the sitting Vice President in an alleged violation of federal law.
At the same time, Trump continues to battle legal scrutiny from multiple directions, including his own handling of campaign funds, the classified documents case, and renewed attention on his ties to Epstein’s network.
What’s Next?
As the 2024 election fallout continues, Trump’s public statements are likely to fuel further investigation, partisan debate, and media firestorms. While his supporters hail his latest claims as a push for accountability, critics argue it’s a diversion from his legal woes.
Whether or not prosecutors will act on Trump’s demands remains to be seen—but with the presidential race heating up again, this clash between politics, celebrity, and legality is sure to dominate headlines in the coming weeks.
