Taylor Swift’s music has appeared in multiple videos posted by President Donald Trump’s campaign and the White House, despite her past criticism of Trump and endorsement of Kamala Harris. Some of the songs have now been removed from the posts.
Trump Uses Swift Songs Despite Feud
Trump’s campaign used two Swift songs on TikTok over the past week, including one video that turned her song titles and lyrics into political jabs at the Biden-Harris administration and messages supporting Trump, Reuters reported.
Another campaign video used Swift’s “I Knew, I Knew You” from “Toy Story 5” while showing Trump with children at the White House, attending a UFC event and appearing at a rally.
The White House and Taylor Swift’s representatives did not immediately respond to comment on the latest removals.
The use of Swift’s music has drawn attention because the pop star endorsed Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
Swift has also criticized Trump in the past, including a 2020 social media post saying he was “WELL AWARE” that voters did not want him as president.
Trump has repeatedly attacked Swift. After her Harris endorsement, he wrote on social media, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” He later questioned her popularity after saying she was no longer “HOT.”
Swift’s Eras Tour became the highest-grossing tour in history, raking in an estimated $2.2 billion worldwide, according to Pollstar. Her album The Life of a Showgirl also set a Spotify record as the platform’s most pre-saved album ahead of its October 2025 release.
White House Has Used Swift Songs Before
These posts were not the first time Trump-related accounts have featured Swift’s music.
In April, the White House posted a video of Trump meeting the Artemis II crew that included her song “High Infidelity.”
Another White House TikTok video used “The Fate of Ophelia” from Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” album alongside images of Trump, U.S. monuments and the American flag.
Artists Push Back on Trump’s Music Use
Swift is among several major artists whose music has been featured by Trump-related accounts despite objections from musicians.
Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande have also publicly criticized the administration’s use of their songs.
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