Noah Kahan Criticizes White House for Unauthorized Song Use
WHO:
Fox News - Noah Kahan and co-writer Noah Levine demanded the White House stop using "American Cars."
Rolling Stone Music - Noah Kahan criticized the White House.
Variety - The White House used Kahan's song in a social media post.
WHAT:
Deadline - Kahan stated he is "putting the Donald Trump administration on blast" for the unauthorized use of his song.
Billboard - Kahan expressed that he is "putting the Donald Trump administration on blast" for the unauthorized use of his song.
Deadline - Kahan stated, "Would never approve of" the use of his song in the White House's social media post.
Rolling Stone Music - The White House used Kahan's song "American Cars" in a promotional video featuring President Trump.
Variety - Kahan stated he "would never approve" of the use of his song in the White House's social media post.
WHERE:
Billboard - The clip was about Trump's visit with autoworkers in Michigan.
Rolling Stone Music - The promotional video featured images of President Trump visiting General Motors’ flagship test site in Michigan.
WHEN:
Variety - The White House post was made on a Monday.
WHY:
Variety - Kahan's criticism stems from the unauthorized use of his music by the White House.
HOW:
Rolling Stone Music - The song was used to soundtrack photos in a promotional video.
(UPDATED July 29, 2026 18:22 UTC)
Noah Kahan and co-writer Noah Levine are calling on the White House to stop using their song "American Cars," as Kahan puts the Trump administration on blast for its unauthorized use. The controversy stems from a clip featuring Trump during a visit with autoworkers in Michigan. Kahan's demand highlights the ongoing tension between artists and political figures over the use of music in campaigns.
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(UPDATED July 29, 2026 13:32 UTC)
Kahan has publicly stated that he is "putting the Donald Trump administration on blast" for using his song without authorization. This announcement was made at 13:32 UTC. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between artists and political figures regarding the use of music in campaigns.
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(UPDATED July 29, 2026 05:54 UTC)
Kahan has made it clear that he would never approve of the use of his song in a social media post from the White House. This statement was made at 05:53 UTC, highlighting his strong stance on the matter. The controversy surrounding the use of his music continues to draw attention.
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(UPDATED July 29, 2026 04:05 UTC)
Noah Kahan has publicly criticized the White House for using his song "American Cars" in a promotional video featuring President Trump, stating he "would never approve" of such use. The video showcased images of Trump visiting General Motors’ flagship test site in Michigan and was shared on a Monday. Kahan's discontent arises from the unauthorized use of his music by the White House in their social media post.