White House Snaps at Noah Kanan For Criticizing Use Of His Music
Singer Noah Kahan publicly criticized the Trump administration for using his music in social media content, stating he would never approve of such usage. The White House responded by dismissing the criticism as a symptom of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' escalating the public dispute.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between artists and political figures regarding the unauthorized use of intellectual property in political campaigning.
The White House has gone on the offensive after Noah Kahan criticized president Donald Trump for using his music in social media propaganda.
The brewing beef stems from the administration’s videos and photos posted to TikTok and Instagram cued to Kahan's song "American Cars" from his fourth studio album, the Billboard 200 No. 1 LP The Great Divide , all part of an exercise to celebrate Trump’s visit to a Michigan auto plant this week where the POTUS touted cars made in America.
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