Some of Taylor Swift’s songs have been taken down from social media videos shared by the campaign of U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House, which have featured two of the popular American singer’s tracks in the past week.
The White House and a representative for Swift did not respond immediately to requests for comment.
Although Swift has not recently addressed Trump, she did endorse his Democratic opponent, then-Vice President Kamala Harris, in 2024. During the 2020 election, Swift expressed on social media that Trump was unwanted as the president.
Trump has frequently criticized Swift. Following her endorsement of Harris, the Republican stated on social media, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” and later remarked, “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?'”
Numerous artists, such as Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande, have urged the Trump administration not to use their music.
On its TikTok page, the Trump campaign featured two of Swift’s songs in the last week, with one video referencing well-known songs by the pop star, like “Red (Donald Trump’s Version).”
In another instance in June, Trump’s campaign shared a video on the short-video platform utilizing Swift’s new track from “Toy Story 5” titled “I Knew It, I Knew You.” The video portrayed Trump engaging with children at the White House, dancing at a UFC match, and participating in a rally.
This marked the third occasion in recent months where the Trump administration or his campaign utilized one of Swift’s songs.
In April, the White House released a video showing the Artemis II crew meeting with Trump, featuring Swift’s “High Infidelity” and lyrics from the song: “Do you really want to know where I was April 29th?”
Additionally, in November, the White House posted another TikTok video that included Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” from the album “The Life of a Showgirl,” released the previous month. The video showcased images of the U.S. flag, monuments, and various photos of Trump, including a mock 2023 arrest mugshot.
The video sparked a significant reaction on social media, and a White House spokesperson explained to various news outlets that the video was intended to be amplified by news outlets.
The Trump communications team, known for its active presence on social media, has shared several popular songs with visuals, covering topics like Trump’s immigration policies, U.S. military actions against Iran, and the arrest of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.