US President Donald Trump announced plans to launch a “major investigation” into Vice President Kamala Harris regarding celebrity endorsements during her presidential campaign. He claimed that candidates are prohibited from paying for endorsements, alleging that Harris did so under the guise of entertainment payments.
Trump’s remarks came via his Truth Social platform, where he criticized Harris for seeking support from high-profile celebrities like Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey. Winfrey defended a $1 million payment made to her production company to cover costs associated with hosting Harris, while Harris’s team denied rumors of a $10 million payment to Beyoncé for a rally appearance.
In his statements, Trump questioned the legitimacy of the endorsements, specifically targeting Bruce Springsteen, asking how much Harris paid him for his performance at a rally. He referred to Springsteen as “Highly Overrated” after the rock star criticized his administration during a concert in the UK.
The investigation threat follows Trump’s previous comments about Springsteen, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the former president and liberal celebrities who supported Harris’s campaign after she replaced President Biden in the Democratic race.
