Trump Threatens to Prosecute Beyonce and Three Other Major Stars

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Donald Trump called for an investigation into the stars over their support for Kamala Harris.

https://newrepublic.com/post/195394/trump-demands-investigation-beyonce-major-stars

https://archive.ph/f6szP



President Trump wants to investigate Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, Bono, and Oprah Winfrey.

“HOW MUCH DID KAMALA HARRIS PAY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FOR HIS POOR PERFORMANCE DURING HER CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT? WHY DID HE ACCEPT THAT MONEY IF HE IS SUCH A FAN OF HERS? ISN’T THAT A MAJOR AND ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION? WHAT ABOUT BEYONCÉ? …AND HOW MUCH WENT TO OPRAH, AND BONO??? I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter,” he wrote on Truth Social at 1:34 a.m. on Monday.

“Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment. 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. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!!”

This is an incredibly useless thing to post so late at night. Trump is irked at Bruce Springsteen talking about how much he dislikes him on tour, so he goes on an unhinged rant calling for a Justice Department investigation that would do nothing for anyone, especially not anyone who actually needs help. It’s rich to read a man who is making shady billion-dollar crypto deals and who just accepted a luxury jumbo jet from the Qatari government speak about what is “CORRUPT & UNLAWFUL.”

For what it’s worth, the Harris campaign did come under scrutiny for making some large checks to the production companies of Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé, especially after she was defeated so resoundingly. The Harris campaign paid $165,000 to Beyoncé’s Parkwood Production Media LLC on November 19, and $1 million to Oprah’s Harpo Productions.

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[Trueblue1968]

1. I hate his guts. L

[newdeal2]

2. Don't give him the satisfaction

He is a professional troll. Better to make fun of him.

[Demovictory9]

5. Trump is so petty and stupid

[TommieMommy]

3. OMG 😳 what the?????

[Buns_of_Fire]

4. If ever there was ever a website worthy of DOSsing...

...it would be "Truth" Social.

Anonymous, are you still out there?

[dalton99a]

6. CORRUPT & UNLAWFUL is his middle name

[oasis]

7. If there's one thing Trump hates, it's illegality.

[tanyev]

8. But only when he's not getting his cut.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

9. Maddow Blog-Trump wants investigations into Springsteen, Beyonc, Oprah and Bono

The president’s ire toward celebrity critics might seem trivial, but his willingness to use the power of the state to attack his critics matters.

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Trump wants investigations into Springsteen, Beyonce, Oprah and Bono

THAT was on his mind this morning - instead of preparing for a critical call with Putin

No strategy or notes ... getting back at Bruce Springsteen was on the forefront of his addled brain!
🤬

www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

— Sabrina McDaniel 🌊💙 (@sabrina-mcdaniel.bsky.social) 2025-05-19T18:40:48.580Z

Link to tweet

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trump-wants-investigations-springsteen-beyonce-oprah-bono-rcna207723

But shortly before the Republican’s sensitive discussion with his counterpart in Moscow got underway, he decided to let the world know what else was on his mind. HuffPost reported:

President Donald Trump on Monday launched a new attack on rock legend Bruce Springsteen along with several other major celebrities during a middle-of-the-night rant on his Truth Social website. ... He also attacked Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey and Bono, claiming without evidence they were all paid to endorse Harris during last year’s presidential election.

The first sign of trouble came last week, while Trump was still in the midst of a Middle East trip, when the president set aside some time to whine about Springsteen while simultaneously suggesting that Taylor Swift is no longer “hot,” thanks entirely to his criticisms of the pop star......

To the extent that reality still has any meaning in situations like this, let’s just briefly note that there’s literally no evidence of Harris or her campaign paying anyone for endorsements; there was nothing “unlawful” or “corrupt” about the support the then-Democratic nominee received from celebrities during the 2024 campaign; Beyoncé did not face “loud booing” after she endorsed Harris; and there’s nothing “illegal” about public figures publicly backing a presidential candidate.

It’s also probably worth mentioning in passing that Trump’s hysterical online communications don’t do any favors to his “very stable genius” description of himself.

But of particular interest was the president’s interest in “a major investigation into this matter.”

All things considered, there’s no reason to get too worked up about every Trump tantrum, his rage toward celebrities who’ve dared to criticize him, his weird approach to pop culture, or his use of the word “illegal” as a synonym for “stuff I don’t like.” What I do care about, however, is the president’s willingness to use the power of the state to pursue critics in authoritarian-style fashion.

This is especially true now with the Justice Department led by an attorney general who apparently sees herself as an extension of the White House and its political agenda — which raises the prospect of a federal investigator actually initiating a probe into celebrities that Trump doesn’t like.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

10. American Federation of Musicians

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11. AG Bondi thinks that it is illegal for Bruce Springstein to refer to himself as "The Boss"

How did this lady graduate from law school?