A TikTok video posted to the account for Donald Trump's campaign has had the sound removed after it included Taylor Swift's song "August". The video was posted four days ago and had used the song without apparent permission from the artist.
The video's caption had been provocative, reading "I'm sure @Taylor Swift is going to be super excited we used her song! #taylorswift #maga #august". However, it appears that the use of the song was not authorized, leading to its removal.
Taylor Swift is known for being protective of her music and has been involved in high-profile disputes over the use of her songs in the past. The removal of "August" from the Trump campaign's TikTok video is the latest example of her team taking action to control how her music is used.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of music licensing and copyright in the digital age. With social media platforms like TikTok making it easy for users to create and share content using popular songs, the question of how to balance the rights of artists with the desire for user-generated content remains a contentious one.
For now, the "Team Trump" TikTok video remains online, albeit without the soundtrack. The removal of the song is a reminder that even in the fast-paced world of social media, copyright laws still apply.
The Trump campaign has not commented on the removal of the song, and it is unclear whether they had attempted to obtain permission from Taylor Swift or her team before using "August" in the video.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
