White House Claps Back at Noah Kahan for Criticizing Trump’s Use of His Song - hollywoodreporter.com

What the report says

The Hollywood Reporter says the White House responded after singer-songwriter Noah Kahan objected to the Trump administration using his music in a social media post. According to the report, the administration used Kahan’s song “American Cars” in a video shared on the POTUS and White House Instagram and TikTok accounts. Kahan then commented on the post that he would not consent to his music being used to support Trump or the administration.

THR reported that Kahan’s comment had drawn nearly 50,000 likes by Wednesday afternoon. Kaelan Dorr, identified by the outlet as deputy assistant to the president and deputy communications director, replied on X by invoking “TDS,” short for “Trump derangement syndrome,” and making a reference to Kahan’s song “Northern Attitude.”

The episode is part of a long-running pattern of disputes between Trump and entertainers over public criticism and music use. THR noted that Bruce Springsteen, Rosie O’Donnell, Robert De Niro and Jimmy Kimmel are among prominent figures who have exchanged sharp remarks with Trump, while artists including Celine Dion, Katy Perry, Kesha and Tom Petty have objected to Trump-related uses of their songs.

The report also provides context on why social media music disputes can be complicated: some songs are available through Instagram or TikTok’s public music libraries, which can make access easier than at campaign events where artists or rights holders may seek to block usage. Kahan, known for “Stick Season,” is currently on The Great Divide Tour supporting his fourth studio album, according to THR.