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Noah Kahan hits Trump over use of song in social post: 'Would never approve'

Headline from The Hill

Indie singer Noah Kahan slammed President Trump on Tuesday over the use of his song “American Cars” in a recent Instagram post by the White House. “Would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration,” Kahan said in the comments.

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12 articles, oldest first.

  1. Variety

    Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using Song in Social Media Post: ‘Would Never Approve’ (opens Variety)

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    Noah Kahan is the latest among musicians firing back against the White House for using their music on social media, responding to an Instagram post that utilized his song “American Cars.” The White House post from Monday featured images of President Donald Trump while visiting General Motors’ flagsh…

  2. Rolling Stone

    Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using His Song in Trump Promo Video (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The administration used Kahan's "American Cars" to soundtrack photos of the president visiting General Motors’ flagship test site

  3. Deadline

    Noah Kahan Calls Out Donald Trump’s Administration For Using “American Cars” Song In White House Social Media Post (opens Deadline)

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    Noah Kahan is putting the Donald Trump administration on blast after a social media post using his song was shared on the White House account. Trump visited General Motors this week, and the White House made a post using Kahan’s “American Cars,” but the songwriter says he didn’t approve of this.

  4. The Daily Wire

    A Deal Put Noah Kahan’s Music On Meta. Now He’s Mad Trump Can Use It. (opens The Daily Wire)

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    The Daily Wire's feed description

    Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan criticized the White House after it used his song “American Cars” in a social media post highlighting President Donald Trump’s visit to a Michigan auto plant. The White House posted a slideshow on TikTok and Instagram featuring photos from Trump’s recent visit to Michiga…

  5. Fox News

    Pop star Noah Kahan fumes after Trump White House uses hit song 'American Cars' for GM video (opens Fox News)

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    Noah Kahan and co-writer Noah Levine demanded the White House stop using "American Cars" after President Trump posted a General Motors facility video.

  6. Breitbart News

    Singer Noah Kahan Freaks After Trump White House Uses His Song: 'Would Never Approve' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Singer Noah Kahan spoke out against the White House using his song "American Cars," saying he "would never approve" its use.

  7. Washington Times

    Noah Kahan slams White House for using his song in Trump video (opens Washington Times)

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    Singer NOAH KAHAN slams White House for using his song in a video: "Would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration."

  8. The Hill

    Noah Kahan hits Trump over use of song in social post: 'Would never approve' (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Indie singer Noah Kahan slammed President Trump on Tuesday over the use of his song “American Cars” in a recent Instagram post by the White House. “Would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration,” Kahan said in the comments.

  9. The Boston Globe

    ‘Would never approve of my music being used in support of you.’ Noah Kahan slams Trump for using his song in a post. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Kahan joins a long list of artists who neither approve nor condone the use of their music by the president.

  10. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Trump official mocks Noah Kahan after music dispute with White House (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    In a comment on Tuesday, Kahan said that he never approved the use of his song to be used by the White House.

  11. New York Post

    Noah Kahan rips White House, Trump for using hit song in video of prez touring GM plant (opens New York Post)

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    Folk-pop star Noah Kahan and his co-writer join a growing list of musicians calling on the White House to stop using their music.

  12. Fox News

    White House turns hit song against Noah Kahan after singer fumes over Trump manufacturing post (opens Fox News)

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    The White House mocked Noah Kahan with a Trump Derangement Syndrome jab after the singer objected to "American Cars" being used in a Trump post.

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