LOCK THEM UP?” Donald Trump Is Now Calling for Kamala Harris, Beyoncé, Oprah, to Be Prosecuted!

Let’s Talk Facts, Hype, and Political Games!

In what sounds like a rejected script from a political satire show, Donald Trump is once again trending—and not for anything presidential. The thing is HE HAS BEEN SAID THIS Y'ALL! He’s calling for the prosecution of Vice President Kamala Harris, along with a lineup of A-list celebrities like Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, accusing them of being part of an “illegal endorsement scheme.” Yes, you read that right!

According to Trump, these stars were paid off with campaign money to publicly support Kamala during her 2024 presidential run, which he says should be a criminal offense.

Let’s break this down like only Shalena Speaks can—mess, motives, and the cold, hard truth.

What Exactly Did Trump Say?

Trump took to his Truth Social platform and went FULL CAPS LOCK, claiming Kamala Harris’s team handed out millions to celebrities in exchange for endorsements that helped boost her 2024 campaign.

Here’s the breakdown of what he claims:

• Beyoncé: Allegedly received $11 million

• Oprah: Allegedly received $3 million

• Al Sharpton: Allegedly received $600,000

• Other names mentioned: Bruce Springsteen, Bono, and possibly others!

Trump claims these payments were campaign bribes disguised as production expenses. He’s demanding a federal investigation and says everyone involved “should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

He wrote:

“Kamala Harris spent over $30 million bribing celebrities for fake endorsements. This is election interference, plain and simple. They should all be prosecuted!”

Whew. Sir, are you okay?

The Receipts: What the Campaign Records Actually Show

Let’s pause the drama and pull the facts.

Public FEC (Federal Election Commission) filings show:

• Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment received about $165,000 for performance logistics and production at a campaign rally, not for an “endorsement.”

• Oprah’s Harpo Productions received $1.1 million, reportedly to cover satellite broadcast setup, live streaming services, and staging for campaign events—not a personal payment.

• Al Sharpton’s nonprofit received a $600K grant, but it was tied to voter outreach initiatives in underserved areas, which is legal under certain conditions.

None of these filings indicate any illegal “pay-for-endorsement” arrangements. In fact, none of the celebrities were personally paid according to records.

And most importantly: endorsing a candidate is not a crime. It becomes an issue only if:

• There’s no disclosure

• The payment exceeds FEC limits and is not reported

• The service isn’t considered a fair market value exchange

In this case, experts and journalists across multiple outlets—FactCheck.org, Snopes, and The Guardian—have all said the same thing: there is no proof of wrongdoing.

So Why Is Trump Screaming “Lock Them Up”?

Great question.

Let’s be real: Trump has a long history of taking aim at Black women in politics and pop culture—especially those who speak out against him.

• He’s called Kamala Harris “nasty” on multiple occasions.

• He has insulted Oprah Winfrey for years, going back to her Obama campaign days.

• He once mocked Beyoncé and Jay-Z, accusing them of being “ungrateful” and “overrated.”

So now that Kamala has surged in popularity, especially after stepping up following Biden’s 2024 withdrawal, Trump’s trying to muddy the waters. So turning the spotlight on someone else? Strategic. But dangerous. Because it fuels misinformation, racism, and misogyny.

Celebrity Involvement in Politics Is Nothing New

Let’s not act brand new. Both Republican and Democratic campaigns have paid for celebrity event appearances, travel, and media production. Let’s look at a few examples:

• Kid Rock was paid to headline GOP rallies.

• Scott Baio and Ted Nugent were flown in and housed by PACs to support Trump.

• In 2004, George W. Bush’s campaign spent over $500,000 on celebrity and media appearances.

Paying artists or their teams for campaign event-related work is legal—as long as the expenses are properly documented. Which they were in Kamala’s case.

What's the Real Goal Here?

Here's how I see it. This isn't about ethics. It’s about optics and distraction.

Trump is throwing celebrity names out like confetti, especially Black ones, to stir up anger, conspiracy theories, and headlines.

He’s hoping to:

1. Delegitimize Kamala Harris as a serious presidential contender

2. Distract from his own legal circus

3. Discredit Black entertainers who influence culture and politics

But here’s the thing: people are tired of the noise.

Kamala’s team followed the rules. Celebrities endorsed her because they believe in her. And unless Trump pulls out actual proof of illegal payments—not just salty rants on social media—this entire situation is just another political smokescreen.

Let me say this loud for the folks in the back

• Supporting a candidate you believe in isn’t a crime.

• Being paid to perform at a campaign rally isn’t a scandal.

• Black women uplifting other Black women is not bribery.

Trump may be loud, but facts are louder.

To me, it seems that this isn’t about Beyoncé or Oprah taking bribes. This is about the power, influence, and momentum behind Kamala Harris’s campaign and the cultural force standing behind her.

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