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Noah Kahan slams Trump for using his song in an Instagram post
The Boston Globe • • general
Key Points:
- Noah Kahan publicly disapproved of the White House’s use of his song “American Cars” in an Instagram post featuring President Trump, stating he would never approve his music being used in support of Trump or his administration.
- This incident follows similar objections from artists like Katy Perry, who condemned the unauthorized use of her song “Firework” in a White House TikTok video related to military strikes in Iran.
- White House spokesperson Kaelan Dorr responded to Kahan’s criticism with a sarcastic remark referencing Kahan’s song “Northern Attitude.”
- The list of musicians opposing Trump’s unauthorized use of their music includes prominent names such as Beyoncé, Foo Fighters, Celine Dion, Kesha, Tom Petty, and Jack White, who has threatened legal action against the Trump campaign.
- Noah Kahan recently achieved his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with his album “The Great Divide,” following his successful 2022 album “Stick Season.”
