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Ariana Grande Condemns Trump’s Use of Her 2024 Song in Anti-Trans TikTok Post
8/21/2026, 4:12:17 AM
Background: Prior Incidents of Music Misuse
This is the second time in two months Grande has publicly objected to the Trump administration’s use of her songs. In June, a White House-affiliated TikTok used her 2024 track “Bye” in a montage depicting ICE agents arresting individuals. Grande demanded the removal of that video, describing the content as “barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense.”
Other artists—including Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Noah Kahan—have similarly objected to the White House or Trump campaign using their music in political posts.
Official Statements & Responses
- Ariana Grande’s comment: She wrote that the campaign should never use her music again and that the administration’s “truth” is false.
- Trump campaign’s caption: The post framed the anti-trans message as uncontroversial, pairing it with Grande’s song and the hashtag #maga.
- White House response: A White House representative did not return a request for comment on the latest TikTok post.
Wider Musical Community Reaction
Artists continue to push back against political use of their work. Noah Kahan, for example, said, “Would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration,” “Would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration,” — Noah Kahan. The pattern reflects a broader trend of musicians demanding control over how their recordings are employed in political messaging.
What's Next: Tour Conclusion
Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour is scheduled to end on September 1 at London’s O2 Arena. Her public stance suggests continued vigilance over unauthorized uses of her catalog as the tour wraps up.
