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White House Uses Trump Video with Kahan Song Despite Objection

7/29/2026

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The White House posted a video of U.S. President Donald Trump at a Michigan test site that used Noah Kahan’s song “American Cars.”
Kahan said he would never approve his music being used to support the administration.
Despite his objection, the Instagram post continued to play the song on Wednesday.
The Independent asked the White House for comment, noting that Beyoncé, Ariana Grande and Bruce Springsteen have objected to similar videos.

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The White House posted a video of U.S. President Donald Trump at a Michigan test site that used Noah Kahan’s song “American Cars.”
Kahan said he would never approve his music being used to support the administration.
Despite his objection, the Instagram post continued to play the song on Wednesday.
The Independent asked the White House for comment, noting that Beyoncé, Ariana Grande and Bruce Springsteen have objected to similar videos.