Why is Trump threatening to prosecute Oprah? Media mogul trends on X over following president’s late night post

Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, and Kamala Harris are among the targets of one of President Trump’s recent online rants.

The GOP leader lashed out at the media mogul and others on Truth Social in a late-night post during his recent visit to Scotland. Trump once again accused Beyoncé and Oprah of endorsing Kamala in exchange for money and threatened to prosecute all of them for breaking the law.

In his latest Truth Social post, the president reiterated his past claim that the Harris campaign paid Beyoncé $11 million for an endorsement. Trump asserted that the Cowboy Carter singer “never sang, not one note, and left the stage to a booing and angry audience.”

President Trump says he wants former Vice President Kamala Harris and various celebrities prosecuted for paying and receiving money for endorsements, but no such endorsement payments took place for Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé.

Under federal law, the Kamala Harris campaign had to… pic.twitter.com/k2YD9sPkIW

— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) July 26, 2025

Talking about the “large amount of money allegedly owed by the Democrats after the Presidential Election,” Trump attacked Oprah, Al Sharpton, and others. He wrote,

“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.”

Trump wrote that candidates “are not allowed to pay for an endorsement,” describing it as “illegal.” He concluded,

“Kamala, and all of those that received Endorsement money, BROKE THE LAW. They should all be prosecuted! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

It is not the first time Donald Trump has accused Bey and the OWN CEO of getting paid for endorsing the Democratic candidate in the 2024 election. In two separate posts from May 2025, the POTUS named both figures alongside Bruce Springsteen and others for their alleged illegal endorsements.

In another Truth Social post from December 2024, then President-elect Trump claimed that Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Reverend Al were paid $11 million, $2 million, and $500,000, respectively. However, the amounts attributed to the latter two changed in the U.S. President’s July 2025 post.

Oprah Winfrey trends on X following an appearance at Beyoncé’s concert and Trump’s accusatory post

The U.S. President’s accusations coincided with the media mogul’s appearance at the last show of the Cowboy Carter Tour. After Trump’s allegations, Oprah and others started trending on X, with many criticizing the POTUS.

“Now Trump wants Oprah and Kamala arrested. Last week it was Obama. Is racism involved here. It sure looks like it to me,” a user called out the prez.

“I can’t fathom how bad the Epstein stuff must be for him to start threatening to prosecute Beyoncé and Oprah. Jesus,” another user accused Trump for creating a distraction.

“Today’s distraction? Jail Beyoncé, Oprah, and Kamala. What will tomorrow bring!,” someone added.

While Trump’s accusations made their way to X, Oprah was seen posing at Beyoncé’s concert with Gayle King, Kerry Washington, Tyler Perry, Kris Jenner, and Khloé Kardashian. Many also wrote about the media executive’s recent appearance.

oprah out there like this https://t.co/xDAbysw7O0 pic.twitter.com/xBNdU2uMmH

— ok_ 🇲🇽 (@ok_wafleaterk) July 27, 2025

A user compared the OWN CEO’s look with that of Barbara Howard (played by Sheryl Lee Ralph) from Abbott Elementary,

“oprah out there like this”

Another user mentioned,

“kim kardashian, kylie jenner, kris jenner, oprah, & tyler perry are all present at the final CC show, ICONIC😭🥹”

Someone wrote,

“Why Oprah eating a lil bit? 😆”

Another one joked,

“tyler and oprah are basically touring with her atp. 😭”

Among all the compliments, Winfrey also faced trolling on X from some MAGA and conservative supporters. They lambasted the media executive based on accusations made by Trump.

For the unversed, Winfrey addressed the accusations of being paid to endorse Kamala. She was approached by a TMZ correspondent in November 2024, who asked her about the allegations. The OWN CEO refuted the claims by saying, “Not true.”

According to The Shade Room, Winfrey also responded under an Instagram comment,

“Usually I am reluctant to respond to rumors in general, but these days I realize that if you don’t stop a lie, it gets bigger. I was not paid a dime. My time and energy was my way of supporting the campaign.”

Winfrey added that her production company was “asked to bring in set design, lights, cameras, crew, producers, and every other item necessary” for a September live-streamed event. The media executive stated that she “did not take any personal fee.” At the same time, she added that people involved in the production received payment for their work.