Donald Trump again shake social networks with a new controversy: this Monday, May 19, he asked for a “Great research” against Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen and Bonoamong other entertainment figures that supported the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris in 2024.
Through his social Truth account, the president assured that these personalities They would have received payments disguised as entertainment feeswhich – according to their accusation – would actually be illegal contributions to the Democratic campaign.
Trump said Beyoncé would have charged 11 million dollars for an appearance in which Not even sang a song. He also questioned the payments that Harpo Productions received, Oprah Winfrey’s company.
No evidence and with strong denials
Until now, No evidence has been presented that supports Trump’s accusations. In fact, The official records of the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) show that payments to Beyoncé and Oprah producers were reported as Expenses for Production and Logistics Servicesnot as personal payments for their political support.
Kamala Harris campaign also flatly denied any irregularity. And Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, went out to defend her: He said his daughter He did not charge a penny for supporting Harris and what covered all his own expenses.
“She did not receive compensation. He supported because she wanted to, because she believes in Kamala,” Knowles said.
It is worth mentioning that US law does allow campaigns to pay for entertainmentas long as the amounts are well documented and the market value is paid.
This accusation occurs just after Bruce Springsteen described the Trump government as “Corrupt, incompetent and traitor” During a concert in the United Kingdom, which would have bothered the president.
