Former President Donald Trump has raised concerns about the financial practices surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign, particularly focusing on large campaign expenditures and alleged celebrity endorsement payments.
In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump said he was “examining the significant amount of money owed by the Democrats” following the 2024 election cycle. The Harris campaign and related Democratic organizations reportedly ended the campaign with tens of millions of dollars in debt, despite record-breaking fundraising totals over a short period.
Harris officially became the Democratic nominee on July 21, 2024, after President Joe Biden stepped down. In the 80 days that followed, her campaign raised more than $1 billion, with $81 million raised in just the first 24 hours. According to reports, the campaign brought in $310 million in July, $361 million in August, and $378 million in September.
Trump criticized the campaign’s use of celebrity appearances, alleging that some entertainers were paid significant sums without performing. He specifically mentioned an event in Houston where singer Beyoncé was reportedly scheduled to appear but ultimately did not perform. Trump claimed that the audience became frustrated and left the venue after learning she would not take the stage.
In his post, Trump stated that the Harris campaign may have paid $11 million to Beyoncé for an endorsement, along with an additional $3 million listed as “expenses.” He suggested this could be a violation of campaign finance laws, asserting: “It is completely illegal to pay for an endorsement.”
He also pointed to similar alleged payments to other public figures, including Oprah Winfrey and Al Sharpton, questioning the legitimacy of those expenses and whether they were properly reported.
“These fees were inaccurately recorded in the financial statements,” Trump claimed. “If politicians began paying individuals for endorsements, all hell would break loose!”
He concluded by saying that if any laws were broken, those involved should be held accountable.
At this time, no formal charges or investigations have been announced related to the financial conduct of the Harris campaign. Campaign finance experts note that political campaigns are subject to strict reporting requirements and that all expenditures must be reviewed in accordance with Federal Election Commission (FEC) guidelines.
As the post-election period continues, it remains to be seen whether any official inquiries will follow these claims.
