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Trump used Ariana Grande's music in a transphobic TikTok video. She wasn't having it.
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Daniel Villarreal , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It has been reported that this is not the first time the Trump administration has used the singer's music without permission.
A pop singer's music was used without permission in a video. The song was featured in a short clip that included text with a transphobic message. The video was posted on a social media account belonging to President Donald Trump.
It has been reported that this is not the first time the Trump administration has used the singer's music without permission. Further details about the incident and the singer's response are available from the source, including the actions taken by the singer to address the issue.
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Category: rights Published: August 21, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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