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Noah Kahan rages at White House for using ‘American Cars’ in Donald Trump promotional video
Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has publicly criticised the White House after it used one of his songs in a promotional video for Donald Trump that featured footage themed around American-made cars. Kahan objected to his music being used to endorse the administration without his permission, adding his name to a growing list of musicians who have pushed back against politicians and government bodies using their work for political messaging.
The White House video reportedly paired Kahan's music with imagery celebrating American car manufacturing as part of wider pro-Trump promotional content. Kahan responded angrily, making clear he did not authorise the use of his song and did not want his work associated with the video's political message, though the full details of his statement and any request for its removal are not confirmed in the available reporting.
In short
- Noah Kahan condemned the White House for using his song without consent.
- The clip featured his music alongside pro-Trump, "American Cars" themed imagery.
- Kahan joins other artists objecting to unauthorised political use of their work.
Explained simply
Noah Kahan is a singer-songwriter whose music was used in a promotional video released by the White House. The video featured imagery of American car manufacturing and was created to support Donald Trump's political messaging.
Kahan did not authorise the use of his song in the video and has publicly objected, stating that he does not want his work associated with the administration's political message.
This situation reflects a broader pattern of tension between musicians and politicians or government bodies over the unauthorised use of copyrighted music for political purposes. Several artists have previously objected when their songs have been used without consent, raising questions about artistic control and intellectual property rights.