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No Evidence Harris Campaign Paid for Celebrity Endorsements

No Evidence Harris Campaign Paid for Celebrity Endorsements
November 15, 2024

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.

Posts Make Unfounded Claim About Beyoncé’s Endorsement of Harris

Posts Make Unfounded Claim About Beyoncé’s Endorsement of Harris
October 31, 2024

Singer-songwriter Beyoncé endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president at a campaign rally in Houston on Oct. 25. Social media posts have made the unfounded claim that Beyoncé was paid $10 million for the endorsement. We found no evidence to support the claim, and a Harris campaign official said “it is not true.”