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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Trump to prosecute Kamala Harris, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey? US President reiterates explosive warning
US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé of taking millions of dollars from Democrats during the 2024 election in return for their endorsements. He has also declared that former Vice President Kamala Harris be prosecuted along with Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey and Al Sharpton, according to US media reports. Trump said that he was "looking at the large amount of money owed by the Democrats," claiming that the two A-listers had received $14 million from the party between them. Trump to prosecute Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce? The accusation follows a week of Trump's renewed interest in the Democrats' spending during the 2024 campaign. On Monday, Trump claimed that Beyoncé had been paid $11 million "to walk onto a stage, quickly ENDORSE KAMALA, and walk off" without doing any kind of musical performance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Laguna - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo 'I'm looking at the large amount of money owed by the Democrats, after the Presidential Election,' Trump began on Truth Social Saturday. 'These ridiculous fees were incorrectly stated in the books and records. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PAY FOR AN ENDORSEMENT. IT IS TOTALLY ILLEGAL TO DO SO.' ALSO READ: Happy Gilmore 2 declared a must watch by Taylor Swift with 13/10 review. The reason is totally expected 'Can you imagine what would happen if politicians started paying for people to endorse them. All hell would break out.' Live Events Kamala Harris campaign drew massive criticism over $165,000 payments to Beyonce's production company, Parkwood Entertainment, for an Oct. 26 Houston rally. The payment was made on November 19, weeks after Beyoncé endorsed Harris at a rally in Houston. Winfrey's production company, Harpo Productions, was paid $1 million for a live stream event she helped organize in Michigan. Harris' team also sent $500,000 to Sharpton's National Action Network, according to New York Post. Records from the Federal Election Commission do not show an $11 million payment from the Harris campaign to Beyoncé. Trump did not cite specific news reports in his post, and it is unclear where the $11 million figure came from. ALSO READ: Trump's Scotland tour to promote golf resorts has a shocking price tag for Americans, sparks backlash What Beyonce said at Kamal Harris rally Beyoncé said at a campaign rally for then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October: "I'm not here as a celebrity. I'm not here as a politician. I'm here as a mother—a mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in, a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we're not divided." 'Eleven Million Dollars to singer Beyoncé for an ENDORSEMENT (she never sang, not one note, and left the stage to a booing and angry audience!), Three Million Dollars for 'expenses,' to Oprah, Six Hundred Thousand Dollars to very low rated TV 'anchor,' Al Sharpton (a total lightweight!), and others.' Trump has peddled similar claims in the past. Last December, he alleged the Harris campaign paid the three for an endorsement, but cited slightly different figures. That time, he claimed Democrats sent '$11,000,000, $2,000,000, and $500,000 to get the ENDORSEMENT of Beyoncé, Oprah, and Reverend Al.' ALSO READ: 'Made me a meme': Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron to sue Coldplay over viral kiss cam controversy. Chris Martin reacts 'Beyoncé didn't sing, Oprah didn't do much of anything (she called it 'expenses'), and Al is just a third rate Con Man,' he groused at the time. In May, Trump revisited the accusations as well, publicly asking how much the Harris campaign paid Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Winfrey and Beyonce. The Harris campaign previously addressed questions about the payments made to Beyonce's production company and denied paying for an endorsement. Beyonce's mother has also publicly denied reports that her daughter was paid up to $11 million to speak at the Harris rally. Winfrey has also previously insisted she 'was not paid a dime' to participate in the event with Harris, but instead had production fees covered by the campaign. The White House has not yet confirmed if it will be pursuing any legal action against the Democrats or the Harris campaign.
New York Post
13-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Kash Patel insists Epstein ‘conspiracy theories just aren't true' as MAGA rages over docs
FBI director Kash Patel was adamant that 'the conspiracy theories just aren't true' amid a brewing MAGA firestorm over notorious sex predator Jeffrey Epstein. Last week, an FBI and Justice Department memo concluded Epstein didn't have a 'client list,' and the administration released surveillance footage near Epstein's Manhattan prison cell with a missing minute. All of this reignited concerns from the MAGA base that the administration isn't being fully transparent about Epstein. Advertisement 'The conspiracy theories just aren't true, never have been. It's an honor to serve the President of the United States @realDonaldTrump — and I'll continue to do so for as long as he calls on me,' Patel wrote on X, without referencing the Epstein drama directly. 3 FBI Director Kash Patel hit back at conspiracy theories as the Trump administration grapples with a MAGA revolt over Jeffrey Epstein. AP Advertisement Patel's post follows reports that FBI deputy director Dan Bongino clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein drama and is mulling whether to quit his job as a result. Back in 2023, Patel told conservative pundit Benny Johnson that the reason the feds hadn't publicly disclosed more about Epstein's supposed clients was 'because of who's on that list.' Both Patel and Bongino have publicly insisted that Epstein killed himself on Aug. 10, 2019, despite a flurry of popular conspiracy theories. Advertisement Their boss, Bondi, has been at the center of the current controversy. Back in February, the DOJ had given the first round of Epstein documents to a group of MAGA influencers, but it quickly became apparent that nearly of that information had already been released. Additionally, earlier this year, Bondi was asked about the DOJ 'releasing the list of Jeffrey Epstein's clients,' and replied that 'it's sitting on my desk right now to review.' That has led to interpretations that she claimed to have a client list on her desk despite the DOJ and FBI claiming earlier this month that no such list exists. 3 Sex predator Jeffrey Epstein's death has long been subject to controversy and public demands for greater transparency. REUTERS Advertisement Numerous MAGA stars have since slammed Bondi and suggested that she should be pushed out of the DOJ, especially if she is at loggerheads with Bongino, a former conservative radio star. But Trump has stood by Bondi. 'They're all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB! We're on one Team, MAGA, and I don't like what's happening. We have a PERFECT Administration,' Trump fumed on Truth Social Saturday. 'For years, it's Epstein, over and over again. Why are we giving publicity to Files written by Obama, Crooked Hillary, Comey, Brennan, and the Losers and Criminals of the Biden Administration,' he added. 'They created the Epstein Files, just like they created the FAKE Hillary Clinton/Christopher Steele Dossier that they used on me, and now my so-called 'friends' are playing right into their hands.' The Epstein drama has proven to be one of the most significant revolts from the MAGA base that Trump has ever faced. Pressure has mounted from elements of Trump's base, calling for all the Epstein files to be released. However, Bondi and others have raised concerns about protecting some of the victims' privacy. Trump's former billionaire buddy, turned foe, Elon Musk, weighed in and ripped the president's 'Seriously. He said 'Epstein' half a dozen times while telling everyone to stop talking about Epstein. Just release the files as promised,' Musk wrote on X in response to Trump's Epstein screed. Advertisement 3 Pam Bondi has been at the center of a firestorm over Jeffrey Epstein. AP Last week, when The Post confronted Bondi over the brewing Epstein sturm und drang, Trump bristled at the mere question. 'Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy's been talked about for years,' Trump fumed. 'Are people still talking about this guy, this creep? That is unbelievable.' Advertisement The president was previously acquainted with Epstein and alleged co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell; however, he had a falling out with the sex predator over a Palm Beach property before details about his alleged crimes became more widely known. Meanwhile, Democrats have sought to capitalize on the growing rift within the MAGA movement over Epstein, claiming that something is fishy. 'Why are the Epstein files still hidden?' Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) declared on X. 'Who are the rich & powerful being protected? On Tuesday, I'm introducing an amendment to force a vote demanding the FULL Epstein files be released to the public.' Advertisement 'The criticism I am receiving is Biden should have done this. Fine. But what is good now for the public? When we have a future Dem President, if Rs say let's support Medicare for All or tax the wealthy, I wouldn't call them out about the past. I'd say great. Let's get it done!'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MAGA Senator Threatens Walmart for Responding to Trump's Tariffs
Walmart may be wading through dangerous waters with Donald Trump's administration after announcing that the president's tariffs would likely lead to price increases for consumers. During CNBC's Squawk Box Monday, co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin asked Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty about the president's recent outrage at Walmart. The mega retail chain's CFO warned last week that consumers might start to see higher prices on products as soon as June. 'In the short term, if Walmart decides that they have to raise prices, do you think that that's un-American, effectively?' Sorkin asked. 'I think Walmart's gonna have to make some decisions; Walmart has the broadest base of American clients there is. I think they're gonna be very careful about how they do this. I know that they've received some criticism from the president. I think they need to think hard,' Hagerty replied. Walmart's CFO had explained that Walmart imports a third of its merchandise and food from other countries, with China being the largest supplier, followed by Mexico, Canada, India, and Vietnam, making it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions sparked by Trump's sweeping reciprocal tariff policy. He also said that it wouldn't be easy to adapt to changes in demand sparked by fluctuations in pricing. Trump had hit back at the retail corporation in an angry post on Truth Social Saturday. 'Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising prices throughout the chain,' he wrote. The president advised Walmart, which had made more money than it expected, to 'EAT THE TARIFFS' and not increase prices on consumer goods. CNBC reported that Walmart had beat earnings estimates but fallen short on sales. 'I'll be watching, and so will your customers!!!' the president warned. On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked whether Trump's 'Eat the tariffs' line meant that he wanted American companies to be 'less profitable.' Bessent confirmed that Walmart CEO Doug McMillon had told him the company planned to 'eat some of the tariffs.' The rest would likely still fall on consumers. Last week, the White House announced that it had negotiated a lowered tariff rate of 30 percent on Chinese imports to the U.S. for the next 90 days. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump Suggests People Should 'Shut up' About Egg Prices
Donald Trump wants Americans to 'shut up' about the soaring price of eggs. Trump shared an article on Truth Social Saturday titled, 'Shut Up About Egg Prices—Trump Is Saving Consumers Millions,' written by Charlie Kirk, the CEO of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, which assisted the president during his campaign. The article posited that Democrats were 'positively giddy about the price of eggs,' which reached $8 a dozen last week. While Democrats may long for 'proof that these backward, 'extreme' MAGA Republicans didn't know what they were voting for,' the high price of eggs was 'in no way President Trump's fault,' Kirk wrote. Kirk echoed the right-wing claim that the high egg prices were the fault of the Biden administration, because it had killed way too many chickens in response to the bird flu outbreak—in reality, that's an Agriculture Department policy that has continued during the first months of the Trump administration. Kirk also claimed that it didn't matter if egg prices went up—though Trump seemed to think it did when trying to win votes on the campaign trail—because the Trump administration would save consumers money in other important ways, by cutting taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security. Trump has bragged about winning the election based solely on his promise to lower the price of groceries. Since claiming the presidency, though, Trump has plainly stated that he actually has no idea how to get consumer prices down. With the president's endorsement, Kirk's article reads like an admission. 'I'm Sorry. I Can't. Don't Hate Me.' Trump's unwieldy economic policy only makes that more clear. The president's decision to enact steep tariffs on America's closest trading partners, Canada, Mexico, and China, led to a major sell-off in the stock market last week and new forecasts predicting a recession on the horizon. Washington Post economic columnist Heather Long said on MSNBC that it was 'hard to envision' prices coming down amid the ensuing trade war. Trump's insistence that American consumers should keep quiet about their concerns is particularly disturbing when just last week, he seemed to soft-launch the idea that despite his promises to reverse inflation, the U.S. was headed toward another recession. Already, members of the Trump administration have been trying to sugarcoat the economic meltdown, calling it a 'detox' or 'transition' period. In a post on Truth Social Sunday evening, Trump had a much different message. 'We're going to become so rich, you're not gonna know where to spend all that money,' he wrote. 'I'm telling you—just watch!'
