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Noah Kahan Criticizes Trump Administration for Using His Song

Noah Kahan Criticizes Trump Administration for Using His Song
‘Would never approve’: Noah Kahan slams White House over unauthorised use of his music · thestatesman.com

Noah Kahan and his co-writer, Noah Levine, were upset because the Trump administration used their song 'American Cars' in a social media post without asking them first.

Kahan said on Instagram that he would never approve of his music being used to support the Trump administration.

Levine also responded strongly, saying the song wasn't for Trump.

The song was removed from Instagram but is still on TikTok.

Other artists, like Katy Perry, have also criticized the Trump administration for using their music without permission.

Key facts

Artist
Noah Kahan
Song
American Cars
Platform
Instagram and TikTok
Co-Writer
Noah Levine
Response
Song removed from Instagram, remains on TikTok

Quotes

Noah Levine

Co‑writer of “American Cars” and artist

““I am deeply appalled and angry to see “Firework” used on the @WhiteHouse TikTok account as a backing track for video footage of military strikes. I did not approve this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone it.””
deadline.com
““Would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration.””
deadline.com

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