What an interesting new discovery.
Celebrity endorsements in politics aren’t new—but should they come with a $50,000 price tag paid out of campaign funds?
LeBron James’ public support for Kamala Harris in 2024 didn’t just boost the Democrat ticket—it also padded his company’s wallet. According to public campaign finance records, Harris’s team paid $50,000 to SpringHill Entertainment, the production company co-founded by James and his longtime associate Maverick Carter, for so-called “campaign event production.”
While millions of Americans were worried about the economy, inflation, and border security, Democrat elites were funneling campaign cash to celebrity allies.
$50,000 for a Video? Critics Question the Optics
The timing of the payment raised eyebrows. Just a week before the 2024 election, James posted a video urging his followers to “VOTE KAMALA HARRIS!!!” — a heavily edited montage packed with inflammatory headlines, racial overtones, and misleading clips attacking former President Donald Trump.
One segment even included a bizarre watermelon-related comment by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, and another referenced Trump’s rally being labeled as “Nazi rhetoric.” Critics quickly blasted the post for using out-of-context clips and race-baiting imagery.
Despite the blowback, LeBron doubled down.
“Having a daughter, having a wife, having a mother… what [Harris] believes in when it comes to women’s rights, that’s what the future with my kids and where I see our country should be.”
Politics or Paycheck? The LeBron-Harris Connection Raises Red Flags
LeBron James has long been one of the loudest celebrity critics of President Donald Trump. His endorsement of Hillary Clinton in 2016, public insults aimed at Trump (“bum”), and support for Biden-Harris in 2020 and 2024 paint a clear picture: he’s aligned with the liberal elite—and getting paid along the way.
SpringHill Entertainment, the company receiving the $50,000 payment, was founded in 2020 by James and Carter. Today, the duo owns stakes in the Boston Red Sox and English Premier League soccer club Liverpool, proving their interests stretch far beyond basketball—and far from everyday American concerns.
Celebrity Endorsements, Liberal Bias, and the Cost to America
LeBron’s critics argue that he, like many elite athletes, has weaponized his fame to push a progressive political agenda while reaping the benefits of insider deals. Meanwhile, millions of working-class Americans struggle under policies pushed by the very candidates James promotes.
Even as Trump stood for border security, energy independence, and law enforcement, James and Hollywood pushed divisive rhetoric, painting conservatives as villains.
Sports, Politics, and the Decline of Viewer Trust
LeBron famously mocked Trump after the former president criticized the NBA’s woke political activism, saying, “I really don’t think the basketball community are sad about losing his viewership.”
Well, millions of patriotic fans did tune out, frustrated by athletes turning courts and fields into platforms for liberal social commentary. And now, with revelations of campaign cash payments, the distrust is only growing.
Final Thoughts: Americans Deserve Transparency and Accountability
As the 2024 election aftermath unfolds, stories like this remind us that celebrity influence isn’t always organic—and sometimes, it’s bought and paid for.
For voters age 50 and older who remember when athletes stuck to sports and politicians answered to the people—not Hollywood elites—this is just the latest sign that it’s time to take our country back.