The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) has rules that govern all types of campaign contributions and expenditures. It should add another rule for celebrity endorsements: Campaigns should be required to disclose that a celebrity is being paid, and that disclosure must occur at the event at which a celebrity appears.
The Kamala Harris for President Campaign had many celebrities take part in her campaign via Zoom calls, speeches, and performances at Harris’ speeches. Celebrities included Oprah Winfrey, Jon Bon Jovi, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, 2 Chainz, Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Usher, Bruce Springsteen, Lizzo and Eminem.
It has been reported that the Harris Campaign paid significant amounts for celebrity events, such as $20 million spent on concerts in swing states on the eve of the election and $1 million to Harpo Productions, Oprah Winfrey’s production company. Oprah says that she was not paid.
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