The campaign and White House of U.S. President Donald Trump have removed certain Taylor Swift songs from their social media videos. Swift, who endorsed Kamala Harris in 2024, has not recently commented on Trump. However, during the 2020 campaign, she expressed her disapproval of Trump as president. Trump, in response, has publicly criticized Swift multiple times. Other artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande have also requested that the Trump administration refrain from using their music.
Recently, the Trump campaign utilized two of Swift’s songs on TikTok, including a video referencing her music with captions like “Red (Donald Trump’s Version).” In a separate video, the campaign featured Swift’s track “I Knew It, I Knew You” from the supposed movie “Toy Story 5.” This marked the third instance of Trump using Swift’s songs in his campaigns.
In a previous video, the Trump administration showcased a meeting with the crew of Artemis II, using Swift’s song “High Infidelity.” Another TikTok post featured Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” from her album “The Life of a Showgirl.” This video included images of the U.S. flag, monuments, and photos of Trump, including a fictional 2023 arrest mugshot.
These posts have sparked significant reactions on social media, with a White House spokesperson admitting that they were strategically created for media coverage. Trump’s communication team frequently pairs popular songs with images depicting various events, such as immigration issues and military operations.
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