Some Taylor Swift tracks have been taken down from social media videos shared by the campaign of U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House, which had utilized two of the popular American singer’s songs in the past week.
Despite requests for comment, neither the White House nor a representative for Swift immediately responded.
Although Swift has not recently addressed Trump directly, she did endorse his Democratic opponent, then Vice President Kamala Harris, in 2024. During the 2020 election, Swift expressed on social media her opposition to Trump becoming president.
Trump has frequently criticized Swift. Following her endorsement of Harris, he publicly declared his dislike for her. He went on to comment on her appearance after expressing his disdain for her music.
Various artists, such as Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande, have urged the Trump administration not to use their music.
The Trump campaign featured two Swift songs on its TikTok page over the last week. One video, inspired by Swift’s lyrics, included a caption referencing some of the singer’s famous songs.
In a June post, Trump’s campaign shared a video on TikTok featuring Swift’s new track “I Knew It, I Knew You” from the movie “Toy Story 5.” The video depicted Trump engaging with children, attending a UFC match, and participating in a rally.
This marked the third instance where Trump’s team or administration had used Swift’s music in recent months.
In April, the White House posted a video of the Artemis II crew meeting with Trump, featuring Swift’s song “High Infidelity.” The video also included lyrics from the song.
Another TikTok video shared by the White House in November showcased Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” from her album “The Life of a Showgirl,” which was released a month earlier. The video displayed images of the U.S. flag, monuments, and various pictures of Trump, including a fictional 2023 arrest mugshot.
The controversial posts generated significant social media buzz, with a White House spokesperson explaining that the videos were created to attract media attention.
Trump’s communication team, known for its active presence on social media, has shared numerous popular songs alongside images related to Trump’s policies and actions, including his stance on immigration, military operations, and international affairs.
