Trump Vows to Investigate Kamala Harris for Alleged Celebrity Endorsement
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will launch a “major investigation” into his 2024 election rival, Kamala Harris, over allegations that she improperly paid for celebrity endorsements during her failed presidential campaign.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that Harris had paid for endorsements from celebrities, including Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey, under the guise of paying for entertainment.
Trump alleged that this was a violation of campaign finance laws, which prohibit candidates from paying for endorsements.
“Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment,”
Trump wrote. “I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter.”
The announcement has sparked a heated debate over the role of celebrity endorsements in politics and the potential for abuse of campaign finance laws.
Harris’ campaign had sought to harness the star power of celebrities like Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey to boost her chances in the election, but it appears that Trump is now seeking to turn the tables on her.
Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign had been notable for its efforts to court celebrity endorsements, with the candidate appearing at high-profile events and rallies alongside stars like Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey.
While celebrity endorsements can be a powerful tool for candidates, they can also raise questions about the influence of money in politics and the potential for abuse of campaign finance laws.
The investigation announced by Trump is likely to be led by the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which is responsible for enforcing campaign finance laws.
The FEC will likely review Harris’ campaign finance records and interview witnesses to determine whether she improperly paid for celebrity endorsements.
If the investigation finds that Harris did indeed pay for endorsements, she could face significant penalties, including fines and potential disqualification from future elections.
