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No Evidence Harris Campaign Paid for Celebrity Endorsements

No Evidence Harris Campaign Paid for Celebrity Endorsements

Vice President Kamala Harris received many celebrity endorsements leading up to the election, including from Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo. Social media posts have made the unfounded claim that these celebrities were collectively paid $20 million for their endorsements. We’ve found no evidence to support the claim.

Democratic Deceptions

Democratic Deceptions

TV ads tie Donald Trump to GOP candidates who don’t support him.

Did the Pope Endorse Trump?

Did the Pope Endorse Trump?

Q: Did Pope Francis endorse Donald Trump? Is Tom Hanks supporting him?
A: No, the pope has not endorsed him, and Tom Hanks does not support him.

Sanders’ Deceptive Endorsement Ad

Sanders’ Deceptive Endorsement Ad

The Bernie Sanders campaign misappropriates the credibility of two New Hampshire newspapers in a new TV ad on endorsements.