Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Noah Kahan Criticizes Trump Administration for Using His Song
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.
Noah Kahan criticized the Trump administration for using his song 'American Cars' without approval.
Kahan and co-writer Noah Levine both responded negatively to the White House's social media post.
The song was removed from Instagram but remains on TikTok.
Kahan stated he would never approve of his music being used to support the Trump administration.
Other artists, like Katy Perry, have also criticized the Trump administration for using their music without permission.
- Who
- Noah Kahan and Noah Levine
- What
- Criticism of the Trump administration for using their song without approval
- When
- Recently, after Trump's visit to General Motors
- Where
- Social media platforms Instagram and TikTok
- Why
- Kahan and Levine found the use of their song inappropriate and not in line with its intended message
Noah Kahan and Co-Writer
Trump Administration
Use of Music Without Approval
Noah Kahan and Co-Writer
Kahan and Levine stated they did not approve the use of their song and found it inappropriate.
Trump Administration
The Trump administration used the song in a social media post without explicit permission.
- Artist
- Noah Kahan
- Song
- American Cars
- Platform
- Instagram and TikTok
- Co-Writer
- Noah Levine
- Response
- Song removed from Instagram, remains on TikTok
