The U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign and the White House have recently faced backlash for using Taylor Swift’s songs in social media videos. Some of Swift’s music was featured on their TikTok page, referencing her popular tracks like “Red (Donald Trump’s Version).” Despite not publicly addressing Trump recently, Swift had endorsed his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, in the 2020 elections.
Trump, who has been criticized by Swift in the past, expressed his dislike for the singer on social media. Other artists, including Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande, have also called out the Trump administration for using their music without permission.
This is not the first time the Trump campaign has used Swift’s music in their videos. The controversial use of her songs has sparked social media uproar, with a White House spokesperson defending the videos as a strategic move to grab media attention.
The communication team behind Trump’s social media presence has a history of using popular songs to accompany various political messages, including immigration policies and military actions. Despite the ongoing controversies, the White House has removed some of the videos featuring Swift’s music following the public outcry.