Donald Trump Jr reveals a bizarre new conspiracy theory about why Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was arrested

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Donald Trump Jr. has peddled an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory that suggests Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was arrested so celebrities associated with him would support his father’s opponent, Kamala Harris.

Combs was arrested in September on charges of sex trafficking and extortion. Federal prosecutors allege that Combs and his associates threatened, abused and coerced women and others around him “to fulfill his sexual desires” — which allegedly included forcing victims to participate in recorded sexual activity, which he referred to as “Freak Offs. “

A lawsuit also alleges that Combs regularly hosted “sex-trafficking parties” with underage women and illegal drugs, and suggests that record company executives who looked the other way benefited financially from access to celebrities and dignitaries, including Britain’s royal prince Harry.

Now, the former president’s eldest son has claimed that these celebrities are endorsing Harris for payment or because they were on a “Diddy party list.”

“We’re seeing unprecedented amounts of pay-for-play again,” Trump Jr said on his podcast. TriggeredMonday evening. “Again, none of this is organic. It’s a paid influencer operation. Know that. The celebrities who don’t get paid are probably being paid in some other way because they’re either on an Epstein list or a Diddy party list or both.”

“We all saw it, how magically Diddy gets busted and suddenly everyone’s supporting the Democrat, just out of nowhere,” he added.

Trump Jr presented no concrete evidence to support this claim or to tie any celebrities to Combs. Furthermore, many of the celebrities who endorsed Harris signaled support for Biden and Democratic candidates long before Combs was arrested.

For example, Taylor Swift endorsed President Joe Biden in 2020 before urging fans to vote for Harris this year. Beyoncé, who spoke at a Harris rally last week, also endorsed the president four years ago. The same goes for Cardi B, Demi Lovato, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Madonna and dozens of other big names.

With just hours until polls close this Election Day, national polls show Harris and Trump neck and neck.

The vice president has a 0.9-point lead over the former president, according to an average of national polls taken Tuesday morning. In the seven swing states, the final polls are out New York Times/Siena College shows a mixed bag. In five states, both candidates are less than two points apart among likely voters, with no foreseeable victory at this late stage.

In Nevada, Harris has a 3-point lead, just within the margin of error. Meanwhile, Trump has carved out a 4-point lead in Arizona, outside the margin of error.