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Trump calls for 'major investigation' into Kamala Harris' celebrity endorsements

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Trump has called for a "major investigation" into several celebrity endorsements Kamala Harris received during the 2024 presidential campaign.

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    Trump, stuck on Beyoncé-Springsteen hype for Harris, wants 'major investigation' on celebrity endorsements (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    In a pair of Truth Social posts, President Trump criticizes several celebrities — including Beyoncé and Bruce Springsteen — who publicly endorsed former VP Kamala Harris in her presidential bid.

  2. Variety

    Trump Demands ‘Major Investigations’ Into Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Bono and Oprah, Repeating Baseless Rumors Superstars Were Paid Off to Support Kamala Harris (opens Variety)

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    President Trump has demanded 'major investigations' into Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Bono and Oprah Winfrey for their support of Kamala Harris.

  3. The Guardian

    Trump claims without evidence that celebrities were paid to endorse Harris (opens The Guardian)

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    President urges ‘major investigation’ of Beyoncé, Oprah, Bruce Springsteen and others in late-night social media rant

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Trump Calls For “Major Investigation” Into Springsteen, Beyoncé Appearances at Kamala Harris Rallies (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Donald Trump called for a major investigation into appearances from Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé and other stars at Kamala Harris's rallies.

  5. Deadline

    Donald Trump Says He Plans To Call For Investigation Of Kamala Harris’ Endorsements From Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé And Other Celebrities (opens Deadline)

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    Trump also called for investigations of Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce and Other Celebrities

  6. Newsweek

    Trump calls for investigation into Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen performances (opens Newsweek)

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    President Donald Trump is taking aim at Kamala Harris' election campaign.

  7. The Hill

    Trump says he’ll call for ‘major investigation’ into performers at Harris events (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump is calling for an investigation of the celebrities who supported Kamala Harris in 2024, listing Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah and Bono as having potentially been illegally paid.

  8. New York Post

    Trump calls for ‘major investigation’ into Harris campaign over celeb endorsements, Springsteen, Bono and Beyoncé performances (opens New York Post)

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    President Donald Trump called for a "major investigation" into former Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming the failed presidential candidate broke the law by paying world-class artists to perform at rallies and endorse her.

  9. Forbes

    Trump Wants Investigation Into Springsteen And Beyonce’s Endorsement Of Harris (opens Forbes)

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    The president continued his feud with singer Bruce Springsteen and claimed his performance at Kamala Harris’s campaign rally was a “MAJOR AND ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION.”

  10. The Washington Free Beacon

    Trump Calls for ‘Major Investigations’ Into Harris Campaign's Payments to Major Celebrities (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    President Donald Trump called for "major investigations" Monday into Kamala Harris’s campaign payments to celebrities and entertainers who endorsed the Democrat’s failed presidential campaign. Trump singled out Harris campaign payments to pop star Beyoncé Knowles, rocker Bruce Springsteen, and other…

  11. Washington Examiner

    Trump calls for probe into Harris campaign over celebrity endorsements (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump alleges former Vice President Kamala Harris paid off celebrities such as Beyonce and Bruce Springsteen to endorse her for president.

  12. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Trump calls for 'major investigation' into Kamala Harris' celebrity endorsements (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    Trump has called for a "major investigation" into several celebrity endorsements Kamala Harris received during the 2024 presidential campaign.

  13. Townhall

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