Trump Demands Prosecution of Democrats and Celebrities for "Totally Illegal" Endorsement Payments

US President Donald Trump has demanded that several top American celebrities and Democrats, including Kamala Harris, be prosecuted for allegedly receiving and paying millions of dollars in "totally illegal" endorsements during the 2024 presidential election. Trump alleged that Democrats used campaign funds to buy endorsements from high-profile public figures, in violation of campaign finance laws. He named several public figures, including singer Beyoncé, television host Oprah Winfrey, and civil rights activist and television personality Al Sharpton, accusing them of accepting payments in exchange for their public support of the Democratic campaign.

Key Takeaways:

• Trump accused Democrats of using campaign funds to buy endorsements from high-profile public figures, including Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Al Sharpton, in violation of campaign finance laws.
• Trump alleged that Democrats paid $11 million to Beyoncé for an endorsement, $3 million in "expenses" to Oprah, and $600,000 to Al Sharpton, which he claimed were "incorrectly stated in the books and records."
• Trump demanded legal action, stating that Kamala Harris and all those who received endorsement money should be prosecuted.
• Trump's accusations come amid criticism of his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.
• Trump directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to work on releasing the grand jury testimonies of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Statistics:

• $11 million: alleged payment made by Democrats to Beyoncé for an endorsement.
• $3 million: alleged payment made by Democrats in "expenses" to Oprah.
• $600,000: alleged payment made by Democrats to Al Sharpton.
• 2024: year in which Trump alleged that Democrats used campaign funds to buy endorsements.

Sources:

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• The Hill