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, who have featured two of the popular American singer’s songs in the past week. The White House and a representative for Swift did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Although Swift has not recently commented on Trump, she did endorse his Democratic opponent, then Vice President Kamala Harris, in 2024. During the 2020 election, Swift voiced her opposition to Trump on social media, stating that he was not wanted as president. Trump has openly criticized Swift, expressing his dislike for her after she endorsed Harris. Several artists, including Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande, have urged the Trump administration not to use their music.
On the Trump campaign’s TikTok page, two Swift songs were recently featured, with one video referencing the singer’s famous tracks. In a video posted in June, Trump’s campaign spotlighted Swift’s new song “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5. This video portrayed Trump engaging with children at the White House, dancing at a UFC match, and attending a rally, with a caption emphasizing his love for the country and its people. This marked the third time in recent months that the Trump administration or campaign had utilized Swift’s songs.
In April, a White House video showcased the crew of Artemis II meeting with Trump, incorporating Swift’s “High Infidelity” and lyrics from the song “Do you really want to know where I was April 29th?” Another TikTok video shared in November featured Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” from the album “The Life of a Showgirl,” released the prior month, along with images of the U.S. flag, monuments, and various photos of Trump, including a mock arrest mugshot from 2023.
The posting of these videos sparked significant reactions on social media, with a White House spokesperson acknowledging that the videos were created to generate media attention. The Trump communications team, known for its active social media presence, has shared numerous popular songs along with images relating to Trump’s policies and activities.
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