White House Claps Back at Noah Kahan for Criticizing Trump Using Song
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan publicly criticized President Donald Trump for using his song "American Cars" in a video posted on the official White House Instagram and TikTok accounts, stating he would never approve of his music supporting Trump or his administration.
- Kahan's comment received significant attention, garnering nearly 50,000 likes, prompting a response from White House deputy communications director Kaelan Dorr, who mocked Kahan by referencing his song "Northern Attitude."
- This incident adds to a pattern of disputes between Trump and various celebrities, including Bruce Springsteen, Rosie O’Donnell, and Robert De Niro, who have publicly clashed with the former president.
- Trump has faced numerous complaints from artists like Celine Dion, Katy Perry, and Kesha for using their music without permission, sometimes circumventing restrictions by utilizing songs available in public social media music libraries.
