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With Bruce Springsteen continuing his on-stage criticism of Donald Trump, the president is now calling for an investigation into the musician’s past association with Kamala Harris.
Early Monday morning, Trump announced via Truth Social the launch of a “major investigation” looking into whether campaign appearances by Springsteen, Beyoncé, Bono, and Oprah Winfrey in support of Harris during her 2024 president run constituted as “illegal campaign contributions.”
“Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment,” Trump added. “In addition, this was a very expensive and desperate effort to artificially build up her sparse crowds. IT’S NOT LEGAL! For these unpatriotic ‘entertainers,’ this was just a CORRUPT & UNLAWFUL way to capitalize on a broken system.”
Financial records released since the 2024 presidential campaign reveal that Harris’ campaign spent a significant amount on rallies and events featuring celebrity endorsers like Oprah, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. However, according to The New York Times, these celebrities appeared without compensation, with the funds directed toward support staff and production costs.
Springsteen has been a thorn in Trump’s side since launching his “Land of Hope and Dreams Tour” last week, his on-stage criticism the former president from the stage. Trump previously threatened to block the musician’s reentry into the US.
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