Trump Accuses Celebrities of Illegally Accepting Endorsement Money

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Donald Trump's latest series of allegations against the Democratic campaign has led to a fierce backlash, with the singer Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, calling the accusations a "lie." The US president claimed several celebrities, including Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and activist Al Sharpton, received millions of dollars in exchange for their backing of Kamala Harris at last year's election. However, the accusations come with no evidence to support them, and both the Harris campaign and the celebrities have denied receiving payment for their endorsements.

Key Takeaways:

  • Donald Trump accused Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Al Sharpton of receiving millions of dollars in exchange for their endorsements of Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
  • The Harris campaign has denied that Beyoncé was paid for her endorsement, stating that they gave her production company $165,000 to cover costs.
  • Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, said the accusations against her daughter are a "lie" and that the singer did not receive a penny.
  • Oprah Winfrey also denied receiving payment for her endorsement, stating that she was not "paid a dime."
  • The White House has played down the significance of Trump's meeting with the UK prime minister, saying the two leaders are unlikely to announce any policy breakthroughs.

Statistics:

  • $165,000: The amount the Harris campaign gave to Beyoncé's production company to cover costs.
  • $11 million: The amount Trump claimed the Democrats paid to Beyoncé for her endorsement.
  • $3 million: The amount Trump claimed Oprah Winfrey received for her endorsement.
  • $600,000: The amount Trump claimed Al Sharpton received for his endorsement.
  • 28%: The decrease in viewership for NBC this year, according to Trump.
  • 1 million: The amount the Harris campaign paid to Opah Winfrey's production company to cover the cost of the live-streamed rally.

Sources:

  • Donald Trump, Truth Social post.
  • Tina Knowles, social media post.
  • Oprah Winfrey, social media post.
  • The Harris campaign, press statement.
  • White House press release.
  • Reuters: "Trump accuses celebrities of accepting money from Democrats during 2024 election"
  • Getty Images: "Beyoncé and Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Houston, Texas in 2024"