Former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris over a recent campaign appearance with the Grammy Award winner Beyoncé, where he claims attendees were misled to believe the superstar would perform. The event, held in Houston, Texas, attracted a large crowd after media outlets suggested Beyonce would give a performance, sparking criticism when she only appeared briefly to endorse Harris before departing.
At a Michigan rally, Trump seized on the situation, claiming Kamala Harris and her team used misleading tactics to inflate attendance. “They thought she was going to perform. They booed the hell out of everybody,” Trump remarked, emphasizing that his events draw crowds without promotional gimmicks. Tim Murtaugh, a senior adviser for Trump, echoed this sentiment on X (formerly Twitter), arguing that Harris’s campaign “lied to build a crowd.”
The event reportedly saw some frustration among attendees, who anticipated a Beyonce musical performance following promotional coverage. Critics on social media added fuel to the fire, with RedState writer Bonchie comparing the rally to a “disaster” and suggesting Harris faced an uncomfortable reception.
Booing Crowds at Kamala Harris Houston Rally with Beyonce
Beyonce, a longtime supporter of Democratic candidates, introduced Kamala Harris at the event, using her platform to champion reproductive rights and formally endorse the vice president in her campaign against Trump. “I’m not here as a celebrity… I’m here as a mother,” Beyoncé emphasized, adding that her concerns for her children’s future aligned with Harris’s platform on freedom and healthcare issues. The event’s messaging leaned heavily on themes of freedom, particularly in relation to reproductive rights, with Beyoncé encouraging Americans to “sing a new song” for change and unity.
In response to Trump’s criticism, the Harris-Walz campaign pushed back, framing the former president as divisive. Campaign spokesperson Sarafina Chitika stated that while Harris draws record-breaking crowds and unites voters across political lines, Trump continues to focus on widening the nation’s divisions. “America can’t afford to let an unhinged and unchecked Complainer-in-Chief back into the White House to enact his revenge,” Chitika remarked, underscoring the Harris campaign’s commitment to building bipartisan support.
Despite the backlash, Harris’s rally with Beyonce has ignited discussion on campaign tactics, celebrity influence in politics, and the power of social endorsements. Beyonce’s brief yet impactful presence at the event exemplifies how high-profile endorsements can amplify campaign messages, even as expectations about performances and appearances add complexity to public perceptions on the campaign trail.
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