Some of Taylor Swift’s music has been taken down from social media clips shared by the campaign of U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House, which utilized two of the popular singer’s tracks in the past week.
Neither the White House nor a spokesperson for Swift responded immediately to requests for comment.
Swift has not recently addressed Trump directly, although she endorsed his Democratic opponent, then Vice-President Kamala Harris, in 2024. During the 2020 election, Swift declared on social media that Trump was not wanted as president.
Trump has frequently criticized Swift. After she backed Harris, the Republican President expressed his dislike for Swift on social media, stating, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” He also made remarks questioning Swift’s popularity after his negative comments.
Numerous artists, such as Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande, have urged the Trump administration not to use their songs.
The Trump campaign featured two Swift songs on its TikTok page over the past week. One video referenced Swift’s popular tracks, including a caption mentioning “Red (Donald Trump’s Version).”
In June, Trump’s campaign shared a video on TikTok using Swift’s new song “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5. The video depicted Trump engaging with children at the White House, dancing at a UFC match, and participating in a rally.
This marked the third occasion in recent months where the Trump administration or his campaign utilized songs from the Grammy Award-winning artist.
In April, the White House posted a video showcasing the Artemis II team meeting with Trump, featuring Swift’s “High Infidelity” and lyrics from the song “Do you really want to know where I was April 29th?”
Another TikTok video shared by the White House in November included “The Fate of Ophelia” from Swift’s album “The Life of a Showgirl,” released a month earlier. This video showcased images of the U.S. flag, monuments, and various photos of Trump, including a fictitious 2023 arrest mugshot.
The White House’s post generated significant social media responses and a White House spokesperson later explained that the video was created to gain media attention.
The Trump administration’s communication team, known for its active social media presence, has posted videos featuring popular songs alongside images related to Trump’s policies, such as immigration enforcement and military actions against Iran.
[Source: CBC News]