Overview
- The official White House TikTok on Nov. 3 used Taylor Swift’s No. 1 single “The Fate of Ophelia” over images of U.S. service members, Trump administration figures, and Donald Trump’s 2023 mugshot.
- The 22‑second clip drew heavy attention on the platform, with reports citing roughly 5 million views and about 600,000 likes within days.
- A White House spokesperson told outlets including TheWrap and Variety the video was posted to bait news coverage, saying critics had been “played.”
- Swift’s representatives have not responded to requests for comment, permission for the use remains unclear, and no lawsuit or takedown has been reported.
- The episode revives Trump’s public attacks on Swift, including “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,” and echoes prior disputes over politicians using artists’ recordings without consent.