Taylor Swift's 'August' Cut From Trump Campaign Tiktok

WHO:

Rolling Stone Music - Taylor Swift is the copyright owner of the song "August."

Variety - The TikTok video was posted by the account for Donald Trump's campaign.

WHAT:

Variety - The caption on the TikTok video that included "August" read, “I’m sure @Taylor Swift is going to be super excited we used her song! #taylorswift #maga #august.”

Billboard - Other songs, including "Father Figure," were also removed from Trump-related TikTok posts.

Billboard - A White House TikTok featuring “The Fate of Ophelia” has been removed.

Rolling Stone Music - The song "August" was removed from a TikTok video associated with Trump.

Variety - The TikTok video that included "August" had the sound removed four days after it was posted.

WHERE:

Variety - The TikTok video was associated with the "Team Trump" account.

WHEN:

Variety - The TikTok video was posted four days prior to the article's publication.

WHY:

Rolling Stone Music - The removal of the song was executed by the copyright owner.

HOW:

Variety - The sound was removed from the TikTok video after it was posted.

(UPDATED August 8, 2026 21:21 UTC)

A TikTok video featuring a caption about Taylor Swift's song "August" has sparked attention, as it included hashtags like #taylorswift and #maga. In addition, other songs such as "Father Figure" have been taken down from Trump-related TikTok posts, along with a White House TikTok that featured “The Fate of Ophelia.” These removals highlight ongoing changes in content related to Trump on social media platforms.

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(UPDATED August 8, 2026 16:26 UTC)

Taylor Swift is the copyright owner of the song "August," which was recently removed from a TikTok video associated with Trump’s campaign. The sound was taken down four days after the video was posted on the "Team Trump" account, following action by the copyright owner. This move highlights the ongoing intersection of music rights and social media content.