Some of the songs by Taylor Swift have been taken down from social media videos shared by U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign and the White House, which had recently featured two of the popular American singer’s tracks. The White House and a spokesperson for Swift did not provide an immediate response when reached for comments.
Although Swift has not directly addressed Trump lately, she publicly supported his Democratic opponent, then Vice-President Kamala Harris, in 2024. During the 2020 election, Swift expressed her disapproval of Trump through social media posts, stating that he was unwanted as the president.
Trump has been critical of Swift on multiple occasions. After Swift endorsed Harris, Trump expressed his disdain for the singer on social media, even going to the extent of saying he disliked her. He also made derogatory comments about her physical appearance following his public declaration of dislike.
Several artists, including Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande, have demanded that the Trump administration refrain from using their songs in any official capacity.
On their TikTok page, the Trump campaign featured two Taylor Swift songs within the past week. One video playfully referenced Swift’s famous songs, such as “Red (Donald Trump’s Version).” Another video posted in June showcased Swift’s new song “I Knew It, I Knew You” from the movie “Toy Story 5.” The video depicted Trump engaging with children, dancing at a UFC match, and participating in a rally while emphasizing his love for the country and its people.
This marked the third instance in recent months where the Trump administration or his campaign utilized music from the Grammy Award-winning artist. In April, a video shared by the White House featured Swift’s song “High Infidelity” along with lyrics that hinted at a specific date. Additionally, in November, a TikTok video displayed images of the U.S. flag, monuments, and Trump himself, set to Swift’s track “The Fate of Ophelia” from her album “The Life of a Showgirl.”
The White House’s posting of the latter video sparked significant reactions on social media. A spokesperson from the White House justified the video’s creation by mentioning that they anticipated media outlets would heavily promote it.
The Trump administration’s communication team, known for its active social media presence, has frequently paired hit songs with visuals depicting various events, including Trump’s policies on immigration, military actions against Iran, and the arrest of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.