Ariana Grande vs. Trump Administration: Political Clash Over Song Usage
PUBLISHED Aug 22, 2026, 11:17 AM ET
Pop superstar Ariana Grande publicly rebuked the Trump administration on August 20, 2026, after the official Team Trump TikTok account used her 2024 hit song "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)" in a political video. The post featured President Donald Trump walking toward a podium alongside text addressing gender policies in sports, captioned with lyrics from Grande's track. Grande responded directly in the comments section, writing, "Never use my music again. Also, your truth is false". This incident marks the second major clash between the Grammy-winning artist and the administration within three months. In June 2026, Grande criticized the White House for featuring her song "Bye" in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement promotional video. White House representatives have previously defended their policy messaging while utilizing viral social media strategies to amplify public discourse.
By James Porter | JQJO News
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: Team Trump TikTok account posted video featuring song on August 20, 2026 https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ariana-grande-white-house-music-ice-video-2-100119/
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