Swift Masters Ownership Affects Trump TikTok

Taylor Swift appears to be actively distanceing her catalog from Donald Trump’s TikTok messaging, as multiple Team Trump posts using Swift songs like August and Father Figure have had the audio removed due to copyright restrictions. The removals have come with captions that taunt Swift, prompting fan attention and ongoing discussion about whether Swift or her rights holders initiated the actions, with Entertainment Weekly noting outreach to both Swift’s representatives and the White House for comment. The episodes fit into a long-running feud between Swift and Trump, including her 2024 endorsement of Kamala Harris and Trump’s subsequent criticisms; Swift later disclosed regaining ownership of the masters for her first six albums in 2025, strengthening her control over her music. In response to the audio removals, Team Trump has continued to troll by reposting clips with altered artwork and captions, and in some cases replacing Swift songs with other tracks like Red (Trump’s Version), while other Swift-backed posts have remained audible. Coverage across outlets notes that the exact cause of the removals is unclear, with lines of inquiry including rights management and Swift’s own stance, and fans have celebrated the silencing as a win for Swift. The evolving situation underscores Swift’s increased leverage over use of her music in political contexts and the persistent crossfire between celebrity artists and political campaigns.