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NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"They Should Be Prosecuted": Trump Targets Kamala Harris, Beyonce, Oprah Over 2024 Endorsements
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) demanded that Kamala Harris and several top American celebrities be prosecuted for allegedly receiving and paying millions of dollars for endorsements during the 2024 presidential election. Trump called the move "totally illegal" and accused Democrats of breaking campaign finance laws. In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump accused Harris of spending millions of dollars to buy endorsements from stars such as singer Beyonce, TV host Oprah Winfrey, and civil rights activist Al Sharpton. He alleged the endorsements were paid for and not genuine, and called for legal action. "I'm looking at the large amount of money owed by the Democrats, after the Presidential Election, and the fact that they admit to paying, probably illegally, Eleven Million Dollars to singer Beyonce 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 to be named for doing, absolutely NOTHING! 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." "Can you imagine what would happen if politicians started paying for people to endorse them? All hell would break out! Kamala and all of those who received Endorsement money BROKE THE LAW. They should all be prosecuted," he further added. Trump's fresh attack comes amid controversy over his own handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files. Earlier, Trump slammed the investigation into the Epstein case as a politically motivated campaign. He referred to it as a "con job" by Democrats to distract from his performance, The Hill reported. "The Radical Left Democrats are doing everything in their power to distract and obfuscate from our GREAT six months of service to America, results of which many are saying is the BEST six months in Presidential history," Trump posted on Truth Social. He added, "They have gone absolutely CRAZY, and are playing another Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax but, this time, under the guise of what we will call the Jeffrey Epstein SCAM. Hopefully, the Grand Jury Files will put an end to this HOAX." According to The Hill, Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to work on releasing the grand jury testimonies of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The decision follows public pressure for more transparency from both parties, including members of Trump's MAGA base.
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
‘Beyonce, Oprah got millions to do nothing': Trump targets account books under Kamala Harris – ‘YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO…'
US President Donald Trump on Saturday accused Kamala Harris and the Democrats of breaking campaign finance laws, and demanded that the former vice president be prosecuted for allegedly paying millions of dollars for endorsements during the 2024 presidential election. Calling the move 'totally illegal', Trump also named several top American celebrities, who according to him should be prosecuted as well for receiving the payments from the Democrats. In a post on Truth Social, the US President accused Harris of spending millions of dollars to buy endorsements from stars such as Beyonce, TV host Oprah Winfrey, and civil rights activist Al Sharpton. He alleged the endorsements were paid for and not genuine, and called for legal action. "Can you imagine what would happen if politicians started paying for people to endorse them. All hell would break out! Kamala and all of those who received Endorsement money BROKE THE LAW. They should all be prosecuted," he further added. The US president's fresh attack comes amid controversy over his own handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files. Earlier, Trump had slammed the investigation into the case as a politically motivate campaign, referring to it as a 'con job' by Democrats to distract from his performance, The Hill reported. 'The Radical Left Democrats are doing everything in their power to distract and obfuscate from our GREAT six months of service to America, results of which many are saying is the BEST six months in Presidential history,' Trump posted on Truth Social. He added, 'They have gone absolutely CRAZY, and are playing another Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax but, this time, under the guise of what we will call the Jeffrey Epstein SCAM. Hopefully, the Grand Jury Files will put an end to this HOAX.' According to The Hill, Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to work on releasing the grand jury testimonies of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The decision follows public pressure for more transparency from both parties, including members of Trump's MAGA base. Trump played golf on Saturday at his course on Scotland's coast while protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit and accuse United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the American. Trump and his son Eric played with the US ambassador to Britain, Warren Stephens, near Turnberry, a historic course that the Trump family's company took over in 2014. Security was tight, and protesters kept at a distance went unseen by the group during Trump's round. He was dressed in black, with a white 'USA' cap, and was spotted driving a golf cart, an AP report said. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on the cobblestone and tree-lined street in front of the US Consulate about 100 miles (160 kilometers) away in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital. Speakers told the crowd that Trump was not welcome and criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for striking a recent trade deal to avoid stiff US tariffs on goods imported from the UK. (With inputs from agencies)
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Trump demands Kamala Harris be prosecuted over endorsement payments
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) demanded that Kamala Harris and several top American celebrities be prosecuted for allegedly receiving and paying millions of dollars for endorsements during the 2024 presidential election. Trump called the move "totally illegal" and accused Democrats of breaking campaign finance laws. In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump accused Harris of spending millions of dollars to buy endorsements from stars such as singer Beyonce, TV host Oprah Winfrey, and civil rights activist Al Sharpton. He alleged the endorsements were paid for and not genuine, and called for legal action. "I'm looking at the large amount of money owed by the Democrats, after the Presidential Election, and the fact that they admit to paying, probably illegally, Eleven Million Dollars to singer Beyonce 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 to be named for doing, absolutely NOTHING! 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." "Can you imagine what would happen if politicians started paying for people to endorse them. All hell would break out! Kamala and all of those who received Endorsement money BROKE THE LAW. They should all be prosecuted," he further added. Trump's fresh attack comes amid controversy over his own handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files. Earlier, Trump slammed the investigation into the Epstein case as a politically motivated campaign. He referred to it as a "con job" by Democrats to distract from his performance, The Hill reported. "The Radical Left Democrats are doing everything in their power to distract and obfuscate from our GREAT six months of service to America, results of which many are saying is the BEST six months in Presidential history," Trump posted on Truth Social. He added, "They have gone absolutely CRAZY, and are playing another Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax but, this time, under the guise of what we will call the Jeffrey Epstein SCAM. Hopefully, the Grand Jury Files will put an end to this HOAX." According to The Hill, Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to work on releasing the grand jury testimonies of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The decision follows public pressure for more transparency from both parties, including members of Trump's MAGA base. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump calls Epstein file scrutiny a "con job", blames Democrats
US President Donald Trump has termed as "con job" the controversy surrounding his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and sharply criticised Democrats over what he called a politically motivated distraction, The Hill reported. "The Radical Left Democrats are doing everything in their power to distract and obfuscate from our GREAT six months of service to America, results of which many are saying is the BEST six months in Presidential history," Trump wrote on Truth Social. He added, "They have gone absolutely CRAZY, and are playing another Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax but, this time, under the guise of what we will call the Jeffrey Epstein SCAM." Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Digital Marketing Others Leadership PGDM MCA Design Thinking Data Analytics Technology Cybersecurity healthcare Management Product Management Data Science Finance Project Management Operations Management Artificial Intelligence MBA others Data Science Healthcare CXO Public Policy Degree Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategy Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Social Media Marketing & Advertising Data Analytics & Measurement Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategies Customer Journey Mapping Paid Advertising Campaign Management Emerging Technologies in Digital Marketing Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Digital Marketing and Analytics Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Calling the scrutiny a "Democrat CON JOB," Trump further wrote, "Hopefully, the Grand Jury Files will put an end to this HOAX." As per The Hill, the president had recently instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimonies from Epstein and his alleged accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. The decision followed mounting pressure for transparency from both Democrats and conservatives, including members of Trump's own MAGA base. However, on Wednesday, US District Judge Robin Rosenberg declined the Department of Justice's request, saying, "The Court's hands are tied." Live Events Trump, responding to the legal setback, questioned why Democrats did not unseal the documents during former President Biden's tenure, when they held a Senate majority. According to The Hill, a newly released Trump administration memo concluded that Epstein did not maintain a "client list" and reaffirmed that the financier's 2019 death in jail remains officially ruled a suicide -- findings that have only intensified calls for clarity from the Department of Justice. A recent Emerson College Polling survey cited by The Hill showed that over 50 percent of voters disapprove of the administration's handling of the Epstein probe. A separate Fox News poll found that 60 percent of GOP voters believe the government is not being transparent about the case files. The fallout has led to divisions within the Republican Party. As The Hill reported, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News that the case is "not a hoax," a marked departure from Trump's "witch hunt" framing. Rep. Thomas Massie, a frequent critic of Trump, announced plans to introduce a bipartisan resolution -- co-sponsored by Democrat Ro Khanna -- to compel the administration to release all Epstein-related documents. Meanwhile, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Ghislaine Maxwell on Thursday and is expected to continue questioning her Friday. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer also issued a subpoena for Maxwell, with plans to depose her on August 11, The Hill said.
The Hill
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump calls Epstein saga a Democratic ‘con job'
President Trump late Thursday took another job at Democrats over the furor around his administration's handling of the files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling the controversy a 'con job.' 'The Radical Left Democrats are doing everything in their power to distract and obfuscate from our GREAT six months of service to America, results of which many are saying is the BEST six months in Presidential history,' Trump posted to Truth Social. He continued, 'They have gone absolutely CRAZY, and are playing another Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax but, this time, under the guise of what we will call the Jeffrey Epstein SCAM.' 'As things are revealed and, I hope will take place quickly, you will see that it is yet another Democrat CON JOB,' the president added. 'Hopefully, the Grand Jury Files will put an end to this HOAX.' Trump last week directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to request the release of grand jury testimonies from the disgraced financier and his charged co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell. The move came after pressure from Democrats and conservatives alike, including some from his own MAGA base, for more transparency in the case. On Wednesday, a judge declined the Department of Justice's (DOJ) request. Even with extensive public demand and time to review the request, U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg said, 'The Court's hands are tied.' The president has argued that unsealing the documents will not appease critics and asked why those on the left did not release the files when former President Biden was in office and the Democrats held a majority in the Senate. The public has also pressed DOJ for more transparency following the release of the Trump administration's memo which concluded Epstein did not keep a 'client list' and that the convicted sex offender's 2019 death in his jail cell would still be ruled a suicide. A new survey from Emersen College Polling released Friday shows that more than 50 percent of voters disapprove of how the administration handled the probe — spurring fears over whether the issue could come into play during the 2026 midterms. An earlier Fox News poll also found that 60 percent of GOP voters believe the government is not being transparent about the files. Some Republicans in Congress have also split with Trump on the Epstein file controversy, which the president has attempted to move on from in recent days, to no avail. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) — who pushed a vote on a resolution to call for the Trump administration to release more files on Epstein until after the August recess — told CBS News in an interview Thursday that the case is 'not a hoax.' A notable contrast to Trump's 'witch hunt' claims. Johnson has been trying to calm lawmakers from both sides of the aisle who are demanding Trump's DOJ for more information. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has been a staunch critic of the president, said he will lead a bipartisan resolution, which will be co-sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), to force the administration to release everything. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche also met with Maxwell on Thursday and is expected to continue his questioning on Friday. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) also issued a subpoena for the embattled socialite, believing he will depose her on Aug. 11.
