Trump campaign has taken down Taylor Swift’s songs from their social media posts
Taylor Swift’s songs have been removed from White House and Trump campaign videos following their frequent use, amidst ongoing tensions between the artist and Trump.
Several songs by US pop star Taylor Swift have been taken down from social media videos shared by President Donald Trump’s campaign and the White House, following the repeated use of her music in posts featuring the president.
The development occurs despite Swift’s earlier support for Trump’s Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, in the 2024 presidential election, along with a background of public criticism exchanged between the singer and the president.
The White House and a representative for Swift have not yet provided any comments regarding the removal of the songs.
Trump’s campaign utilized two of Swift’s songs on its TikTok account in the past week, featuring a video that alluded to several of the singer’s popular titles while advancing the president’s political message.
Another campaign video released in June showcased Swift’s song from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, highlighting Trump engaging with children at the White House, attending a UFC event, and making an appearance at a political rally.
The recent use of Swift’s music marked the third occasion in recent months where the Trump administration or his campaign incorporated one of her songs into their social media content.
Swift has not made any recent comments regarding Trump, but her political disagreements with the president have been evident for several years.
She endorsed Harris in 2024, while Trump reacted by posting on social media: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”
He once more criticized Swift last year after having previously targeted her popularity.
The administration’s use of Swift’s music has taken place alongside increasing pushback from musicians and performers regarding the incorporation of their work in Trump-related social media content.
Several artists, such as Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande, have voiced their objections to the administration’s use of their music.
In April, the White House shared a video showcasing the Artemis II crew’s meeting with Trump, accompanied by Swift’s music. The post garnered interest following the administration’s inclusion of a reference to the song in the video.
The White House shared another TikTok video in November that included a track from Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album, paired with visuals of the American flag, national monuments, and images of Trump, including his 2023 arrest mugshot.
That post sparked significant reactions across social media and led a White House spokesperson to state that the administration was aware news organizations would widely disseminate the video.
Trump’s communications team has often incorporated popular music with visuals that highlight the president’s policies and activities, such as his immigration enforcement, military initiatives, and international engagements.
Swift, a Grammy-winning artist with one of the world’s largest global fan bases, has previously utilized her platform to articulate political views, including her opposition to Trump.
Throughout the 2020 presidential campaign, she expressed criticism of Trump on social media and supported Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
The removal of her songs from the recent White House and campaign videos contributes to the ongoing tension regarding the use of popular music in political messaging, especially when artists have openly voiced their opposition to the politicians utilizing their work.
