CNN Fact-Checks Trump $11 Million Beyoncé Endorsement Claim

President Donald Trump claimed that Kamala Harris' campaign paid Beyoncé $11 million for an endorsement, calling it an illegal payment that should be prosecuted. However, CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale found no evidence supporting this claim, labeling it baseless and highlighting that Harris' campaign denied paying for endorsements. Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, publicly refuted the allegations, stating Beyoncé did not receive any payment and even covered her own expenses for the campaign rally appearance. Dale also noted that despite reaching out to the White House and Harris' team, no evidence was provided to substantiate Trump's accusation. Trump first made these allegations in May on Truth Social and continued to assert them without specifying the source of his information. The controversy underscores ongoing disputes over campaign practices and misinformation surrounding political endorsements.