Oprah Winfrey breaks silence, denies receiving $1 million to endorse Kamala Harris amid election loss

Oprah Winfrey responds to rumors of receiving $1 million to endorse Kamala Harris


Famous American host and television producer Oprah Winfrey has publicly denied claims that she was paid $1 million to endorse Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s candidate in the recently concluded U.S. presidential election.

The rumor, first reported by the *Washington Examiner*, suggested that Oprah Winfrey’s company, Harpo Productions, had received a substantial sum for hosting a celebrity town hall event for Kamala in September.

However, Oprah Winfrey swiftly debunked the report, clarifying that she received no payment for her support.

Oprah Winfrey.

“Not true. I was paid nothing, ever,” Oprah Winfrey told TMZ, addressing the circulating allegations.

Despite the false claims, Oprah Winfrey refrained from commenting on the election’s results, which saw Republican candidate Donald Trump emerge as President-elect.

In similar news, Former President Barack Obama, alongside his wife Michelle, has spoken out following the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which saw Donald Trump making a comeback to the White House.

Despite their profound disagreements with the Republican ticket, the Obamas have congratulated Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, for their victory.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Obama acknowledged that while the result was not one they had hoped for, they respected the democratic process.

He emphasized the importance of accepting the peaceful transfer of power, even when one’s perspective does not prevail.

Barack Obama also took the opportunity to express pride in Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in the closely contested race…

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