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Trump's Beyoncé Claim Debunked: $165K, Not $11M

7/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a bid to distract from his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump falsely asserted that Beyoncé pocketed $11 million for endorsing Kamala Harris. Fact-checkers swiftly exposed the truth: a mere $165,000 was paid for production costs. Reverend Al Sharpton slammed Trump's desperate claims, suggesting a defamation lawsuit, while Stephen Colbert humorously ridiculed the situation on his show.

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Historical Context

The 2008 financial crisis eroded public trust in leaders like President George W. Bush, creating an environment where controversial figures such as Donald Trump could rise to prominence. Trump's recent false claims about Beyoncé endorsing Kamala Harris exemplify a broader trend of misinformation in politics, raising critical concerns about accountability and the integrity of public discourse in contemporary American society.

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Story summary

In a bid to distract from his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump falsely asserted that Beyoncé pocketed $11 million for endorsing Kamala Harris. Fact-checkers swiftly exposed the truth: a mere $165,000 was paid for production costs. Reverend Al Sharpton slammed Trump's desperate claims, suggesting a defamation lawsuit, while Stephen Colbert humorously ridiculed the situation on his show.

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