Taylor Swift's songs deleted from White House, Trump campaign social media posts
The Trump campaign and the White House have removed social media posts featuring Taylor Swift's music following criticism from the artist and other musicians regarding unauthorized usage. The tension follows Swift's public endorsement of Kamala Harris and Trump's vocal disapproval of the singer.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of intellectual property rights, political campaigning, and the influence of celebrity endorsements in modern elections.
The White House and a representative for Swift didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.
Swift hasn't spoken recently about Trump, although she endorsed his Democratic rival, then Vice-President Kamala Harris, in 2024. During the 2020 campaign, Swift posted on social media that Trump was "WELL AWARE we do not want him as our president."
Trump has repeatedly criticized Swift. After she endorsed Harris, the Republican said on social media, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" Last year he wrote: "Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she’s no longer "HOT?"
Dozens of artists, including Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande, have called on the Trump administration not to use their songs.
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